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BY N. CLEAVELAND. 



"Tlie grave should be surrounded by every thing that might inspire 
tenderness and veneration for the dead; or that might win the living to 
virtue. It is the place not of disgust and dismay, but of sorrow and medi- 
tation." Washinoton Irvinq. 



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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1850, 

BY THE GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY, 

in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the 

Southern District of New- York. 



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CONTENTS. 



Page- 
Directory 3 

Epitome of Route 237 

Prominent Objects 241 

History 243 

Officers of the Corporation 254 

Provisions of the Charter , 255 

Sales of Lots, Size, Price, &c 258 

Interments — 

Receiving Tombs 263 

Public L ots 265 

Public Vaults 267 

Rules concerning visitors 268 

Statistics of improvements 272 

illustrations. 

Anderson. 17 

Atwater 139 

Abeel 147 

Aymar 158 

Benedict 11 

Browne 15 

Bergen 25 



CONTENTS. 

Page. 

Bergen 25 

Bowne 33 

B ayl es 33 

B enson 43 

B urbank 45 

Bill 59 

Brush.. 61 

Bird 91 

Boardman 131 

Butler 155 

Buchanan 157 

Buttei-worth 169 

Baker 177 

Burnham 197 

Buckman 203 

Brown 225 

Clark — (Poet's Mound) 7 

Catlin 21 

Coles 37 

Cany 43 

Cortelyou 45 

Cairns 51 

Cauda 69 

Cowdrey - 99 

Corwin Ill 

Cozzens — 135 

Cleaveland 139 

Cornell Family 143 

Cox 161 

Chesebrough 173 

Crosby 185 



COiNTKJSTS. 

Page. 

Cooper 201 

Dohumme 7 

Davie 49 

Davenport 147 

Earnest 167 

Finch 55 

Fisher 91 

Forry 97 

Freeborn 103 

Fox 173 

Froment 214 

Firemen's 229 

Fargis 233 

Graham 29 

Goadby 65 

Gillespie 103 

Holmes 17 

Hurd 37 

Halliday 59 

Hodgkins 87 

Hebard 127 

Hall 143 

Hillsburgh 163 

Harper 193 

Hoyt 214 

Isnard 191 

Johnston 51 

Kobbe 41 

Kimball 117 

Kingsland 145 

Kyle , 151 



CONTENTS. 

Page. 

Kerr 233 

Lyon 61 

Leonard— (Battle Hill) 97 

Leonard— (Ocean Hill) 145 

Lawrence — (Dell Avenue) 179 

Lawrence — (Edge-wood Avenue) 217 

Lewis 217 

McDonald Clarke 9 

Miles 10 

Midmer 55 

Mitchell— (Chestnut Hill) 61 

Mead's— (near Sunny Dell) Ill 

Mead— (Meadow Hill) 117 

Mitchell — (Birch Avenue) 163 

Middagh 169 

Mitchell— (Deep-wood Dell) 185 

Mc Nulty 201 

Maxwell 211 

MofFat 225 

Norris— (Ocean Hill) 157 

Norris — (Dell Avenue) „ 179 

Pilot's Monument 103 

Packard 115 

Phelps 121 

Petrie 191 

Receiving Tomb 29 

Roome 65 

Richardson 87 

Riley 161 

Richards „ 201 

Ryder 211 



CONTENTS. 

Page. 

Schenck '. 37 

Stewart 41 

Sullivan 91 

Sturtevant 99 

Swan 115 

Schermerhorn 121 

Stevenson 125 

Sutphen 127 

Shields 151 

Spencer 155 

Stebbins 1 67 

Smith 197 

Stuart 203 

Thompson 15 

Taggard 49 

Tumure 131 

Trussell 203 

Unkart 41 

Van Brunt 21 

Vyse 125 

"Waring 59 

Wood 158 

Webb 177 

Young 193 



NOTE. 



This Directory constitutes the first part of a larger work, 
which includes Biographical Sketches of numerous in- 
dividuals, with a Catalogue of Proprietors, and other 
matters of interest. References to the Second or Bio- 
graphical part of the book, have been retained in this 
Directory. 

For ready inspection and convenient use, the Route, 
which is described, minutely and at length, in the fol- 
lowing pages, is given on page 228, in a condensed 
form. 



DIRECTORY 



A Directory for Green-wood, more full and 
explicit than a mere map can be, has, for some 
time, been sensibly needed. The grounds of 
this Cemetery are now extensive, and its ave- 
nues are numerous and prolonged. The roads 
and paths have necessarily become, to some 
extent, labyrinthine ; and prove especially so to 
those, who, visiting the spot for the first time, 
have no clue to aid them in their advance or 
return. Such a clue w^e propose to furnish. 
Without some friendly guidance of the sort, 
not a few of the most interesting objects are 
likely to be overlooked. 

The visitor who wishes to make a thorough 
inspection of the Cemetery, will accomplish his 
object by accompanying us through the follow- 
ing exploration. Without attempting to traverse 
all the avenues and paths, we shall, at least. 



4: DIRECTORY. 

conduct him within sight of every occupied' 
spot, and every object of interest. For those 
who would confine themselves to the principal! 
points of public attraction, a shorter and more^ 
direct route will be designated. 

The increasing number of visitors and the fre- 
quency of funerals, having made a new entrance 
necessary, the principal approach to Green- 
wood is, hereafter, to be by an avenue, situated 
a short distance below the road now leading to 
the northern gate ; — a gate which will be open- 
ed to processions only. The Gate of Visitors 
is near the south-western corner of the Cemetery. 
The access to this entrance has that aspect of 
retirement and seclusion, which befits an ap- 
proach to the solemn resting place of the dead. 
It will be carefully protected from unhallowed 
intrusion, and when Nature shall have fully 
adorned and embowered it, cannot fail to be- 
come invitingly beautiful. Picturesque structures, J 
forming and guarding the entrance, are already^ 
completed. They are from the masterly pen- 
cil of Upjohn, and will add greatly to the accom- 



DIRECTORY. O 

jnodations as well as to the adornment of the 
Cemetery. 

Upon getting within, we find ourselves on a 
wide avenue, which diverges soon to right and 
left, passing around a graceful, oval mound. — 
We will pursue the left-hand route. Those who 
are on foot will find it pleasant to take one of 
the paths which run on either hand, nearly par- 
allel with the carriage-road. A short walk con- 
ducts us to the margin of Sylvan Water, This 
is a deep, perennial pond of about three acres. 
Except on the western side, the ground around 
it is elevated ; upon the north and east it is 
steep as well as high. The lake is beautifully 
hedged in by lofty trees and dense shrubbery, 
whose leafy coverts are tenanted by numerous 
and various birds. This embowered expanse, 
with its sweet woodland music, its flashing and 
murmurring jet cVcau, and its mirrored beauties 
of trees and sky, is a pleasing image of life 
and of repose. 

Near the north-western corner of Sylvan 
Lake, stands a small hillock, called Indian 



b DIRECTORY. 

Mound. Its monument commemorates a beau- 
tiful Indian girl. 

DOHUMME 

was a chieftain's daughter. Her father was a 
Sachem among the Sac Indians. Partly for 
business and partly from curiosity, a delegation 
of the Sacs and the lowas, visited Washing- 
ton and the principal Atlantic cities. Dohum- 
me accompanied her father. In the same 
band was a youthful Iowa chief. In the 
course of that long journey, these two 3^oung 
persons became attached to each other, and 
the marriage ceremony, in accordance with their 
own simple rites, was performed at Patterson, 
N. J. The new couple were handsome and 
graceful, and seemed most happy in their mu- 
tual regard. In the city of New- York they at- 
tracted much notice. Attentions — some of them, 
probably, most injudicious, were lavished upon 
them. Amid scenes and exposures, so unlike 
those to which she had been accustomed in 
her forest home, Dohumme took a violent 




McDonald clarke. 

The Tour — Poet's Mound. 




DO-HUM-ME. 

The Tour — near Sylvan Water. 



DIRECTORY. » 

cold ; inflammation and congestion supervened, 
and death soon closed the scene. 

A marble tablet, by Launitz, well expresses 
in relief the sorrow of the dusky warrior. 

McDonald clarke. 

Immediately above the grave of Dohumme, 
is another small mound, crowned also by a 
monument. It was reared by friends, to the 
memory of an unfortunate and half-crazy bard. 

Let us now ascend the hill before us. While 
the carriage proceeds by the Tour, along the 
eastern side of the water, we prefer to walk 
back and skirt its western shore by means of 
Lake-side Path. From this w^e pass into Ra- 
vine and Acacia Paths, which soon bring us, 
though not without a little climbing, to the 
summit of Oaken Bluff. And here, first, we 
notice on our left, the small obelisk of Mar}?- 
Antoinette, wife of Lieut. Ellison ; and next, 
on the same side, the tall, narrow headstone of 
Mary Ann, wife of Dr. Fisk. At a short dis- 



10 DIRECTORY. 

tance on the right, are three stones near to- 
gether. One was reared for Mrs. Winifred 
Burke; one for Alexander Tayler; the third, 
for Francis De Coninck. Again, upon the left, 
is the headstone of Mary Jane Sharkey, and 
contiguous to it, a handsome, horizontal monu- 
ment proclaims a widow's love for Carson 
Henry Kureman. The path now joins the 
Tour, and turning to the left, we pass the 
marble monument of Mary Ann T. Giles. A 
little farther on, upon the same side, is a large, 
brown-stone monument, 

C. S. BENEDICT. 

Immediately beyond, in the same line, is the 
tomb-front of 

MILES. 

It is in the Roman style, and of massive 
proportions. This facade has a strong pier at 
each of the front corners, surmounted by an 
urn. 



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The Tour— Oaken Bluff. 




BKNEDICT. 

The Tour— Oaken Bluff. 



DIRECTORY. 1-3 



G . W , BROWNE. 

A mansion ! rear'd with cost and care, 

Of quaint device and aspect fair. 

Its walls in rocky strength secure, 

Its massive portal fast and sure ; 

And, all intrusion to foreclose, 

Reclining near in grim repose, 

Two guards canine forever wait, 

Cerberean warders of the gate. 

Hold fast, ye stones, your treasured clay, 

Though wasting ages roll away ; 

Cling closely round the honored trust, 

Nor yield one particle of dust! 

Yet ye shall hear a voice at last, 

Quaking beneath a clarion-blast! 

Your dead shall hear that voice, and rise, 

And seek, on angel-wings, the skies! 

The Structure now in front of us demands 
more than a passing glance. It is a monu- 
mental, Gothic tomb, in the early English style. 
Its roof rests upon an arch, and is covered 
with stone tiles, cut and laid diamond-Avise. 
The front is gabled, and a quatrefoil, in re- 
lief, over the door, gives the date of the 



14 DIRECTORY. 

erection. The apex of the gable is enriched 
by a bold finial. At each corner is a sup- 
porting buttress, and the sides are still furthei 
sustained by abutting walls. This tomb-front, 
from a design by Upjohn, is one of the oldest 
erections in Green-wood. It has attracted much 
notice by its originality and beauty, and has 
been imitated elsewhere. 

Above and beyond the tomb of Browne, the' 
visitor will notice an elliptical lot, surrounded by 
a young hedge of arbor vitee. It belongs to 
the family of Col. Craven. Its contents are — 
1st, An altar-shaped monument to Mary Craven. 
2nd, Three neat head-stones ; of these, two 
are of sand-stone, and seem to lean trustingly 
against a cross of the same material. This 
cross is a good imitation of wood, when it 
has felt no tool but the hatchet. 3d, A very 
neat, brown-stone monument, of oblong form. 
The roof is partly bevelled. On the horizon- 
tal portion rests, a sculptured book, across 
whose open leaves, lies a small stone cross. 
At either end there is a small niche, the 



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BROWNE. 

The Tour— Sylvan Cliff. 




TH03IPS0N. 

Edge-wood Avenue, 




HOLMES. 

Cliff Pat,h— Sylvan Cliff. 




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Cliff Path— Sylvan Cliff. 



DIRECTORY. 19 

projecting foot of which rests upon a cherub- 
headecl corbel. 

ChfF Path commences just below Browne's 
Tomb, and runs along the southern brow of 
Sylvan ChfF, on which are the tombs of 

HOLMES AND ANDERSON. 

The pedestrian will not fail to take the 
path, if he would shun the dust, and look 
down upon a picture of surpassing loveliness. 

Having passed, on the Tour, Craven's mon- 
ument, we perceive on the right, the obelisk 
of Garret Bergen, one of the original owners 
of the ground in which he now sleeps. And 
soon, upon the left, a rude, unfinished, un- 
named tomb, nearly opposite to which, js the 
monument of Alexander Fink. An open Bible 
is sculptured on its top, upon which a text is 
inscribed. 

The Tour now bends round to the right. — 
We turn, and pass soon after, the obelisk of 
Charles David, and then that of John R. Pax- 



20 DIRECTORY. 

ton, upon the front of which are several 
symbols. 

CATLIN, 

Again, the Tour bends suddenly — this time, 
to the left. Before we turn, let us look, with 
some care, at the monument which rises from 
the high bank at the corner. This stone is 
the tribute of George Catlin, the distinguished 
dehneator of aboriginal life, manners, and fea- 
tures, to the memory of Clara, his wife, who 
died in Paris, in 1845. Inserted in a die or 
head-stone of gray Parisian hme-stone, is a 
tablet of the finest statuary marble. Upon this 
is wrought in high relief, a female form with 
wings. She holds a stylus in her hand, and 
supports a tablet, on which she partly rests. 
It bears these words, taken, as we are in- 
formed, from her last letter to her friends — 
" Weep not for me, my friends, but strive, 
through your only Redeemer, to come to me." 
Whatever may be thought of the expression 
given to the face, or of the general character 



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The Tour — opposite Glade Avenue. 




VAN BRUNT. 

The Tour — opposite Evening Dell 



DIRECTORY. 23 

and merits of the design, it must be allowed 
that the chiselling is executed with much grace 
and delicacy. 

Just beyond the Catlin monument, is the 
small obelisk of Samuel Hammond, and south- 
westerly from that, on the very brow of the 
chfF, stands the low, substantial, brown-stone 
monument of Lane Gardiner. 

Again the Tour makes a sweep to the 
right. Before we turn, the bright, open view 
of the water and city, here presented, demands 
a moment's pause. Leaving on our left the 
large, circular lot of the Marvins and the 
Wessons, we perceive, on the right, two obe- 
lisks, inscribed with the name of 

BERGEN. 

On the left, at the intersection with Mag- 
nolia Avenue, stands a marble monument, deco- 
rated with quatrefoil panelling, with acorn pen- 
dants, with rosettes, crockets, and a finial. The 
proprietor is S. C. Herring. 

As we w^ind round with the Tour, we 



24 DIRECTORY, 

leave upon our left a large rectangular enclo- 
sure. The lines of low, box-hedges within, 
show that a number of famihes have here 
made common cause ; and the names of Van 
Brunt, Van Dyke, Polhemus, Cortelyou, and 
Tiebout, graven on the monuments, sufficiently 
denote the ancient and respectable race to 
which those famihes belong. A few rods far- 
ther on, we come to Primrose Path, which 
will conduct the pedestrian through Evening 
Dell to Aspen Hill. The monument first seen, 
is that of Jacob Frank, who was, as his epi- 
taph informs us, " the editor of the Public 
Advertiser." Here turn to the left, taking 
Hill-side Path, and passing the small memo- 
rial of George, James, and Victoria Heather, 
with its sculptured lamb, enter Lawn Ave- 
nue, which, by another left-hand turn, brings 
us again to the Tour. As we pass along 
by Valley Water, either in Path or Road, we 
may notice, on our right, the head-stones of 
Prince, Van Cott, Henshaw and Whiting. — 
The Tour next conducts us by Arbor Water, 




BERGEN. 

The Tour— atove Evening Dell. 



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ThG Tour— al>OYfi Evening Del]. 



DIRECTORY. 27 

which, with the Receiving Tombs, hes below 
us on the right. On the left. Wood-skirt Path 
invites us to a look at one of the public en- 
[closures, where interments are made by those 
who, from choice or necessity, are unprovided 
with lots. This ground was enclosed quite 
recently, and the multitude of swelling graves 
show how rapidly it is becoming populous w^ith 
its silent tenants. 

Below us, on the right, is the Gate of 
Funerals, with the Porter's Lodge and ante- 
room. Hard by, is a rustic cottage, which, 
from the first opening of the Cemetery, has 
been occupied by the attentive and obliging 
Keeper of the Grounds. The fidelity and pro- 
priety with which Mr. Scrimgeour discharges 
his numerous, and often delicate duties, arc 
known to multitudes, and require no commen- 
dation at our hands. Near the Keeper's 
Lodge, is a rustic Bell-tower. A large and 
fine-toned bell, from the celebrated foundry of 
Meneely, in Troy, has lately been suspended 
in the tower, and has already entered on its 



28 DIRECTORY. 

" mournful office." These structures have been 
much admired for their simple and picturesque 
beauty, and have furnished frequent employ- 
ment to both pen and pencil. The scenery, 
which surrounds, and sets them off, is nature 
in her lovehest dress. 

Let us now pass up and look at this tall 
pillar standing near the bend of the Tour. 

GRAHAM. 

A flower-bordered niche in the upper die, 
contains a bust of statuary marble. There is 
some emblematic sculpture on the face of the 
obelisk — -an hour-glass and an open book. — , 
The words, " My hope is in Jesus," are seen 
on one page, and upon the other, three ears 
of wheat. An urn, half shrouded in drapery, 
surmounts the shaft. Here repose Maria C. 
and Andrew R. Taylor, natives of Annandale, 
in Scotland. 

Upon the opposite side, in a lot, as yet 
merely staked out, may be seen a mound, 
denoting a single grave, the resting place of 




GRAHAM. 

The Tour — corner of Willow Avenue. 




RECEIVING TOMB. 

Willow Ave nil e 



DIRECTORY. 31 

Dixon H. Lewis, for many years a distin- 
guished representative in Congress, from the 
State of Alabama. Mr. Lewis died in New- 
York, and was interred here by his own re- 
quest. 

For a more particular notice of Mr. Lewis, 
see Part II., page 3. 

RECEIVING TOMB. 

We will now leave the Tour, and descend 
by Willow Avenue to the Receiving Tomb. — 
This is a wide vault, which runs far into the 
hill. Each of its eight apartments is supplied 
with shelves, and closed by a door, which 
opens into a commodious passage-way. This 
tomb is appropriated to the temporary recep- 
tion of the dead. 

The body of David Hale, long and widely 
known as the senior editor of the New-Yoi'h 
Journal of Commerce, was placed in this tomb 
soon after his death, and has not yet been 
removed to a final resting place. For a no- 
tice of Mr. Hale, see Part II., page 8. 



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DIRECTORY* 



Willow Avenue conducts us to the TotTR, 
from which we instantly turn up Central 
Avenue, keeping to the left. Here, at the 
intersection, upon the north-western corner of 
Strawberry Hill, stands an obehsk, on which 
^ve read the name of Quin. Just beyond, on 
the left, a small head-stone bears the names, 
Willie and Emme. Then there is a memorial 
to Charles N. and John C. Pease. 

The monument of Crawford Livingston will 
at once arrest the eye. It stands near the 
intersection of Central Avenue with the Tour. 
It may be regarded as a sarcophagus of pe- 
culiar form. The material is New- Jersey sand- 
stone, in two pieces — the upper one of which is 
a noble and massive block. The western end, 
which we first see, contains a raised Greek 
cross with ring, in a round, sunken panel. — 
Upon the southern side, is the name, with a 
Scripture text. The eastern end presents, be- 
neath a wreath, the Livingston arms. Its crest 
— a galley and helmeted head ; its motto. 




BOVv^NE. 

The Tour— Fern Hill 




BAYLES. 

The Tour— Fern Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 35 

^^ Sjjero 7nelioTay* All. over this fine, impressive 
monument, durability seems to be written, in- 
delibly. 

BOWNE. 

Proceeding northerly, we soon perceive a 
monument of peculiar character. It stands on 
our left, in a circular enclosure, well shaded 
by lofty chestnuts. The material is the dark, 
Staten Island sienite. It is an obelisk, rising 
from a broad base, by successive steps of 
gentle curvation. Though of adamantine hard- 
ness, the surface of the stone is finely polished ; 
and so solid is the structure, so perfect the 
masonry, that it bids fair to stand as long as 
anything shall stand. 

B AYLE S. 

The marble monument upon our right, with 
its wreath-crowned urn, is sacred to a young 
mother, " Mary Elizabeth Bayles." 



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86 DIRECTORY. 

We now proceed by Bay-side Avenue, up 
the eminence called Fern Hill. 

SCHENCK. 

Upon the left, a circular lot is made con- 
spicuous, by its large brown-stone monument. 
It is, in form, an altar tomb. At its western 
end, a door opens into a cell, sufficient for 
the reception of a single coffin. Upon each 
of the longer sides, are four escutcheon tablets, 
which rest upon decorated panels. One of 
these is already inscribed with the name of 
" Mary Sharp, wife of Wilham I. Schenck." 
The lettering on this tablet is admirably done. 

As we proceed, we leave on the right, the 
obelisks of Covert and Aldrich ; also, the tomb 
of Berwick — and another one, adjoining, of 
brick and cobble-stone — and Sharp's small 
head-stone on the left. 

HURD. — COLES. 

A double tomb, with ornamental balustrade. 
Each apartment is surmounted by a monument. 




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SCHENCK. 

BaT-side Avenue — Fern Hill 



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KURD COLES. 

Bay-side Avenue — base of Bay-Grove Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 39 

An outer door of open iron-work, allows a 
partial view of the interior. The coffins are 
placed on shelves at the end, and sealed up. 
Next comes Boyd's tomb, and as we stand 
before it, the view w^hich is here presented 
will delay .us a moment. In the south-west, 
we discern a portion of the bay, a part of 
Staten Island, and the blue hills of Jersey. 
In the west, we also catch glimpses of the 
bay, with sail and steamer, and beyond, still 
loftier heights. In the north-west lies South 
Brooldyn ; and beyond, are seen the spires of 
New-York projected on the dark, green heights 
of Hoboken and Weehawken. Withdrawing 
now the eye from these distant glories, let it 
rest, delighted, upon Arbor Water, and its spark- 
ling jet, the Graham monument, the winding 
pathway, and the Keeper's Lodge, as they are 
dimly revealed amid the openings in the foliage. 
We pass successively the tomb of T3^son 
and Roberts, and that of 



40 DIRECTOPvY, 



LISPENARD STEWART: 

Then we come to a double tomb-front of rus- 
ticated brown-stone. This is one of the oldest 
erections, and bears the names of 

UNKHART AND KOBBE. 

Next, upon the same side, is a tomb with 
small inclosed yard, a door of open work, a 
monument, &c. The name of 

CANY 

appears above the door. Turning now towards 
the left, we have before us the enclosure of 

CORTEL YOU, 

and of Clarkson Crolius. And again, upon the 
right,, is a tomb-front with urns below, and 
with emblems I above, of African or Asiatic 
origin. 




STEWART. 

-side Avenue — base .-^f Bay-Grove Hill. 




UNKHART. KOBBE. 

Bay-side Aveniae — base of Bay-Grove Hill. 




CANY. 

Bay-Grove Hill. 




BENSON. 

Bay- Grove Hill. 





CORTELYOU. 

Bay-side-Aveuue — opposite Bay-Grove Hill. 




BURBAMv. 

Eay-sido Avenue — near Bay-side Dell. 



DIRECTORY. 47 



C. S. BENSON, 

is the name, above the door. The next in 
order, is a modification of the Egyptian style, 
and is the tomb of 

TAGGARD. 

Before we turn into Bay-side Dell, we must 
look for a moment at the tall obelisk before 
us. The inscription tells us that this stone 
was erected to the memory of 

WILLIAM BURBANK, 

a native of Massachusetts, who perished on 
Fisher's Island, in the wreck of the steamer 
Atlantic, on the awful night of November 27, 
1846. The visitor will not be sorry to learn 
that the head and face represented in relief 
upon the shaft, are said to bear httle resem- 
blance to the lamented individual, whose ashes 



48 DIRECTORY. 

lie below. As to the similitude of the pictured 
steamer, he can judge for himself. 

Directly opposite to Burbank's monument, is 
" Little Howard's " head-stone and lamb. As 
we proceed into the beautiful hollow, called 
Bay-side Dell, Leavenworth, Low, and Thomas 
Mook, are on our left, and upon the right is 
Huibertus Van Bokkelen. This is a monument 
of clouded marble, surmounted by a cross. A 
niche in front is occupied by a figure in re- 
lief, designed for the Savior. Then comes the 
handsome tomb of 

DA VIE ; 

and then McBrair's. Still farther on, a large 
granite tomb appears, with sides inclined, and 
with columns, ornaments, and emblems, such as 
may still be seen on the banks of old Nile, 
Conspicuous in front, is the name of 

JOHNSTON. 

How graceful the outhne of corners and door, 
in that small piece of masonry which next 




T AGGARD. 

Bay-Grove Hill. 




DAVIE. 

Bay-side Avenue — Bay-side Dell. 




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CAIRNS. 

Bay-side Avenue — Bay-side Dell. 




JOHNSTON. 

Bay-side Avenue — Bay-side Dell. 



DIRECTORY, 53 

meets our eye, and which forms the tomb of 
CAIRNS. 

The large lots in which the two last named 
tombs are situated, are surrounded by an iron 
fence, which pleases us beyond any other in 
the Cemetery. Its small, round palisades, are 
terminated by the Lotus flower, either shut 
or open. 

Without attempting to examine any of the 
interesting objects which lie above and beyond 
this pleasant Dell, let horses and carriage 
now return, as they came, to the entrance of 
Sycamore Avenue. Meanwhile, we who can 
chmb, will ascend the beautiful eminence of 
Bay-grove Hill, taking the path which opens 
between the tombs of McBrair and Davie. — 
From the top, give first a panoramic glance at 
the surrounding scenery, not forgetting the more 
distant beauties which are discovered through 
occasional openings in the grove. Mark next, 
the handsome circle which occupies the west- 



54 DIRECTORY. 

ern extremity of this bluff. It contains the 
tombs of Jacob, and Jacob R. Le Roy. 

In one of these repose, at present, the re- 
mains of 

DeWITT CLINTON; 

awaiting there the time, when New-York shall 
have provided, in some other part of these 
grounds, the sepulture and the memorial, which 
she has so long owed to her illustrious son 
and benefactor. See Part II., page 112. 

We will proceed in an eastern direction.— 
The large obehsk on the left, stands over the 
remains of Chester Clark. Opposite, on the 
right, but below our feet, is the double tomb 
of Libby and Lovejoy. David Leavitt is the 
proprietor of a large circular lot which is next 
seen upon the left. It contains, as yet, no 
monument. Here the path turns southwardly, 
and we descend the hill, till we find our- 
selves opposite Finch's monument. This is 
made conspicuous by its sculptured angel. — 
Let us examine it. The base and die of 




FINCH 

Chestnut Hill. 




MIDMER. 

Chestnut Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 57 

veined marble, support a small sarcophagus, 
bearing the name of 

FINCH. 

At the eastern end of this sarcophagus, stands 
a small, angelic figure. The right hand holds 
a partly opened roll, on which are the words, 
*' For as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall 
all be made alive." The work was executed 
by Launitz. 

MIDMER. 

This monument is south of Finch's. It is a 
fluted sand-stone column, with outline slightly 
concave, and is surmounted by a decorated 
capital and by an urn. Moving westwardly, 
we pass, on the left, the lot of the late Thos. 
J. Chew, with several memorials. Next stand 
the head-stones of 

WARING AND BILL. 

In the tier next below, we find memorials of 

J. C. Haining, of John Brock, of the wife and 
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58 DIRECTORY. 

daughter of Rev. Samuel E. Cornish, of Ohvia 
Hughes, and of 

JOHN D. HALLIDAY. 

Still farther down the hill is the head-stone 
of Mrs. Boothby, and the monument of George 
Moreton, an Enghshman. On the southern face 
of this stone, a mourning sister appears in 
marble relief. Beneath the figure, are the 
words, " My Brother." Notice, also, a small 
obelisk over the remains of Sarah EHza Lewis. 

Let us now advance along Sycamore Ave- 
nue, or in the path by its side. The obehsk 
on the right, just passed, is that of George S. 
Lothian. The next is a memorial of Margaret 
Gray. A httle be^^ond, near Blossom Path, is 
a small monument of Ann Eliza Depew. — 
Those who love tasteful and modest simphcity, 
will not be displeased with this neat enclosure, 
and this perfectly plain head-stone. -Notice 
next two monuments on the left, at some dis- 
tance from the Avenue. Their sombre color, 




WARING. BILL. 

Chestnut Hill. 




H A L L II) A Y 

Cbeptr^-t Hill. 




MITCHELL — LYON. 

Chestnut Hill — near Cornus Avenue. 




BRUSH. 

Near Valley Mound. 



DIRECTORY. 63 

and intervening obstacles, make it difficult to 
see them. They are approached by Berry 
Path, along which we will walk. The more 
northerly of these two monuments, is of fine 
red sand-stone, and is well wrought. Its main 
defect consists in the number of pieces — a 
defect which is apt to be fatal in a chmate 
hke ours, and which cannot be too sedulously 
avoided. It is inscribed with the name of 
Margaret Crosbie Currie. The stone below is 
a Gothic arch, with inserted panel, and bears 
the name of Margaret Lang McNie. Both of 
them were natives of Scotland. The path next 
conducts us to the obelisk of James Davidson, 
a native of Dundee, in Scotland, and to the 
table monument of Alexander Ruden, who came 
from Amsterdam, in Holland, to die in America. 
Then we pass the short, twin obelisks of 

LYON AND MITCHELL. 

Immediately above these, on the north side 
of the path, is one of the lamb monuments, 
put up for Maria Wilhelmina Kayser. 



64 DIRECTORY, 

Leaving the entrance of Cornus Avenue oo 
our left, we very soon find ourselves before 
the obehsk of Mary Jane Barker. In order 
to give a cheerful look to the enclosure, the 
urns upon the fence-posts have been painted 
white. Still following this Avenue, as with 
gentle curve it blends with the Tour, we pasSy 
successively, the tombs of C. V. B. Ostrandery 
and of 

EDWARD ROOME. 

Then comes the head-stone of Francis Eu- 
gene Beers. A dark-colored stone, between 
the Path and the Tour, commemorates Eliza 
K. S. Cassedy. John E. Hyde : this is a 
granite tomb. Beyond this is the monument of 

WILLIAM GOADBY. 

It is a frustum of a pyramid, having a scroll- 
adorned capital, which sustains a vase of flow-- 
ers. The work was executed in Italy. 




R O O M E . 

Base of Chestnut Hill — near Fine Avenue, 




GOADBY. 

Base of Chestnut Hill — near G-reen-hough Avenvie. 



DIRECTORY. 67 

From this point, notice, at a little distance 
on the right, a tall marble monument. It 
stands on Mulberry Hill. From an eight-sided 
pedestal, resting upon a quadrangular base, the 
upper corners of which are chamfered, rises an 
eight-sided, truncated p3'-ramid. There is an 
urn on the summit, from which proceed two 
dry twisted stems, on which an acorn is placed. 
These may be supposed to have some sym- 
bolic meaning. The lower part of the shaft 
is swathed with a sort of band, partly octan- 
gular, partly square. This is wrought into 
scrolls, and Moorish arches, with pendants. — 
Upon the western side, the name of James 
Donaldson is inscribed. 

Just beyond, upon the right-hand side, stands 
a monument on the lot of Chester Jenings. 
It is a square, tapering pillar, terminating in 
a bold, plain concave capital, on which rests 
a four-winged Egyptian globe. 

Having disposed of these objects, we are at 
hberty to contemplate the remarkable structuz'e 



68 DIRECTORY. 

that stands before us. None who see it need 
be told that it is the monument of 

CHARLOTTE CANDA. 

The celebrity which this elegant and elaborate 
mausoleum has already gained, and the wide 
and deep interest that has been excited by it, 
are not surprising. The extent and magnifi- 
cence of the work, the variety and richness of 
its details, its significant and symbolic sculp- 
ture, its profusion of ornament — in fine, its 
lavish beauty, and ungrudged expense, could 
not fail to make it an object of strong attrac- 
tion. But there was more than this. In it 
were seen the records of a grief too vast for 
utterance. It was felt to be the cheerful, 
though unavaihng tribute of parental love, to 
virtues and graces of which, alas ! the me- 
mory alone remains. To all hearts it has 
spoken of youthful loveliness, and rare ac- 
comphshments, and bright hopes, suddenly and 
forever extinguishedc 



f^ ^' 



'^•k^ 




^C;^4«t»S* 



DIRECTORY. 71 

The Gothic tablet before the gate is in- 
scribed on both sides. Its emblems explain 
themselves. The poetic epitaph is divided, 
and may be considered as beginning on the 
north front. 

So vanishes that meteor fair, 
The morning cloud, in empty air : 
So flits on vapory wing away, 
The diamond dew-drop irom the sj^ray: 
So fades — so falls — the opening rose, 
Snapped, timelessly, before it blows: 
So sinks from sight Eve's golden star, 
Lost in the watery depths afar. 
Yet still does the fair planet burn ; 
Not hopeless is our Charlotte's urn: 
In God's own morn her orb will rise 
Once more — a star of Paradise. 

There is so much of minuteness, of variety, 
and of meaning, in the multitudinous detail of 
the monument, that it needs for its elucidation 
and ready comprehension, an exact and par- 
ticular description. The following sketch of 
Miss Canda, and explanation of the monument. 



72 BIRECTORY. 

are taken from the Biographical Notices, which 
form the second part of this work. 

^' Mauibus date lilia plenis ; 
Purpureos spargam flores, animam que 
His saltern accumulem donis." 

The painful circumstances of Miss Canda's 
decease were well-known at the time, and 
excited universal sympathy. The sad event 
occurred on the evening of February 3d, 1845, 
being her seventeenth birth-day. As she was 
returning, with her father, from the festive en- 
joyments of a small party of friends, they 
stopped upon the way to leave a young com- 
panion. Mr. Cauda attended the lady into the 
house, while his daughter remained in the car- 
riage. During this brief absence, the driver, 
who was standing on the side-walk, dropped 
his reins for a moment, and the horses sud- 
dently started oK As the carriage turned into 
Broadway, Miss Cauda fell through the open 
door, so that the back of her head struck the 
pavement. She was taken up insensible, con- 
veyed to a hotel near, and soon expired. 



DIRECTORY. 73 

Such an event, under any circumstances, is 
deeply appalling. How especially so, when 
one of rare accomplishments and worth, is 
cut off in the freshness of her opening bloom. 
Such a one, by the according testimon}^ of 
all who knew her, w^as Charlotte Cauda. — > 
Her quick, retentive, and discriminating mind 
was already highly cultivated. Her conversa- 
tion and writings evinced an amount of know- 
ledge, and a maturity of thought and judgment, 
which seemed far beyond her years. Lan- 
guage, the choicest and most copious, came to 
her as by intuition. She wrote and spoke 
with great accuracy, and with almost equal 
facility, the English, French, Spanish, Italian, 
and German — and she had so far acquired 
the Danish, as to have read with ease and 
pleasure the works of Oelenschloeger. To a 
skill in music, both instrumental and vocal, 
which many a professed artiste might have 
envied, she added that charm of modest sim- 
plicit}^ which artistes rarely exhibit. Nor was 



74 DIRECTORY. 

her talent less conspicuous in drawing, as the 
productions of her pencil amply prove. 

But beyond and above all these bright en- 
dowments and rich acquisitions, it is the 
sweetness of her disposition, the goodness of 
her heart, which those who knew her, love 
best to recall. These heightened the beauty 
of her expressive features ; these threw around 
her manners an indescribable charm ; these 
made her the loved companion of youth and 
the delight of age ; these taught her that 
gentle courtesy towards all, which springs from 
a source far deeper than the mere polish of 
conventional life — and these prompted her to 
many an act of benevolence, known only to 
herself and the favored recipient. With kind- 
ness, so unselfish and considerate, a heart so 
affectionate, were united the conscientious dis- 
charge of every moral and religious duty. 
Can we wonder at the sensation produced by 
her untimely death, or at the deep and en- 
during grief which it occasioned ? 

In the port-folio which contains most of 



DIRECTORY. 75 

her drawings, there are two which possess 
a touching interest. They are the last she 
executed. The first is an attempt to depict 
Cromwell in the act of looking into the coffin 
of King Charles. She has given the form 
of the usurper, but seems to have recoiled 
from the task of sketching the coffin ; for be- 
low, at the foot of the paper, may be seen 
in faint pencil, these words, " Je n'ai pu 
faire le cercuil — il me glace d'effi-oi."* 

A few days afterwards, on the last day but 
one of her life, she resumed the task on 
another sheet. Here the whole is given. The 
illustrious general is seen holding up the coffin- 
lid, and gazing upon the face of the decapi- 
tated king. At the foot of this sheet, in 
letters so faint that they were not discovered 
by her parents till sometime after her death, 
may still be read the words, " O mort ! il faut 
apprendre t'envisager."t Alas ! how quickly 
was she called to do it ! 

=* I could not draw the coffin — it makes me shudder to think cf it. 
t Death ! I must learn to look thee in the face ! 



76 DIRECTORY. 

Miss Canda's instructor in the Italian lan- 
guage was Signer Felix Foresti. Mr. F. is 
well and honorably known as having been 
once a civilian of distinction in Milan, and 
as having been a fellow-sufferer with Pellico 
in the Spielburg dungeons. Exiled, but not 
dishonored, he has spent man}^ years among 
us, enjoying the unqualified esteem of all who 
knew him. Recently, he has been appointed 
Consul in New-York for the Roman Republic, 
that young, perhaps short-lived state, whose 
glorious achievements seem to show that the 
people of Rome are, after all, not unworthy 
descendants of the wonderful race who estab- 
lished a commonwealth on the banks of the 
Tiber twenty-five centuries ago.* The death 
of his favorite and accomplished pupil was 
deeply felt by Mr. Foresti. The following is 
a paraphrastic version of a short poem, in 
which he gave , utterance to his emotions : — 

^ Written before the capture of Rome by the French. 



DIRECTORY. 77 



TO CHARLOTTE. 

Since thou'rt a spirit, deathless now, 

Since clothed no more in painful clay, 

Thou liftest high mid purer day. 
Thy sweet and radiant brow : 
(Youth, beauty, goodness, how ye pass away !) 
Since to some fairer world than ours, 

Thou'st found the way, — Oh, teach us how. 
To that bright star, whose gentle ray 

Comes down to cheer our humble bowers ; 
To that blest orb, where zephyrs bland. 
Forever fan the spiiit-land 

Fain would this soul-felt tribute soar, 
From one who can forget thee never ; 

Who lingering yet on earth's sad shore. 
Will wear thee in his heart forever. 

The idea of this monument, in its general 
outhne and essential features, was conceived 
and sketched by Miss Cauda herself. It was 
meant as a tribute to a beloved aunt, whose 
death occurred a few months before her own, 
and who now sleeps at her side. To carry 
out her own happy thought — to enrich it with 
all its variety and elegance of detail — to place 
around her, in death, the roses, the flowers, 



78 DIRECTORY. 

the birds, which she loved, and the wreaths, 
which, in Hfe, so often adorned her ; more 
than all, to blend with this story of deepest 
grief, the emblems of that Christian faith and 
hope which their daughter cherished, and which 
are now their own best solace, has long been 
the painful pleasure of her mourning parents. 
The entire work has been executed from draw- 
ings made by Mr. Cauda. 

Those who have read what precedes, will, 
we think, readily accompany us in a some- 
what minute examination of this unique work 
— this elegy in stone. 

The monument occupies a well-selected spot, 
between three hills, where Green-bough Avenue 
intersects with The Tour. It is erected im- 
mediately over the remains of Miss Cauda, 
upon an oblong, octagonal platform, the ascent 
to which is by six rows of steps, that en- 
tirely surround it. The main portion of the 
structure is at the extremity of the granite 
platform, and rests upon a base of the same 
material. Of the two niches, the outer and 



DIRECTORY. 79 

larger one is formed with panels, which con- 
tain symbolic ornaments, fleurs-de-lys, and 
escutcheons, bearing the cypher " C.C." The 
other is formed by two pilasters — their bases 
and capitals being adorned with roses, lilies, 
and acanthus leaves. The same ornaments, 
differently grouped, decorate the lower part of 
the arch, which, with the pilasters, forms a 
sort of frame for the statue. This figure, which 
is about the size of life, is a tolerable like- 
ness of Miss Cauda. It is meant to repre- 
sent her at the moment, when, sinking under 
her own weight, she is about to expire. — 
Clouds surround her, as if waiting to receive 
her. Over her head, and above the clouds, is 
seen a radiant star, the symbol of immortality. 
To produce a more subdued light, and avoid 
too great exposure of the figure, the external 
arch resting on the columns has been filled with 
two rows of small arches, which, as well 
as their pendentives, are adorned with roses 
and ivy leaves. Under the moulding of the 
arch, are vines twined with the leaves and 



80 ^ DIRECTORY. 

flowers of the lily, with jessamines and roses. 
These spring from the large pendentives, and 
meet the wreath of flowers, which hangs on 
each side of the escutcheon at the apex of 
the arch. This escutcheon forms the base of 
a cross, from the centre of which drops a rose- 
bud, surrounded by rays and stars. The field 
of the shield bears the cypher " C.C." formed 
of seventeen rose-buds, and surmounted by a 
crown of stars. The centre piece is termi- 
nated by small Gothic pillars, by lilies, and 
by palm and acanthus leaves, preserving, in 
connexion with the cross, a pyramidal outline. 
This ornamental superstructure is continued 
around the monument, and harmonizes happily 
with the general design. 

On each side of the exterior niche, rise two 
buttresses to the height of seventeen feet above 
the granite stylobate. They are placed diag- 
onally, and form the principal supporters of 
the monument. From these extend the lateral 
facades of the structure. The sixteen gablets 
are covered with reflexed leaves, half conceal- 



DIRECTORY. 81 

ing a rose under each of their extremities. — 
Their finials are composed of bunches of flow- 
ers, each bunch consisting of seventeen roses, 
with a superincumbent hly. Roses adorn the 
angles of the pinnacles, each of which is ter- 
minated by a capital, formed of palm leaves, 
lilies, and roses, and surmounted by an urn- 
shaped vase. Upon this vase is placed the 
cypher, surrounded by roses and a garland of 
cypress. Just above each capital, at the foot 
of the vase, lies a, crown of roses. In the 
upper panels of these two buttresses are sculp° 
tured in high relief, lilies, with their buds and 
leaves. In the lower panels may be seen an 
ivy vine, rising from a bed of leaves. Inter- 
twined with this are seventeen rose-buds, which, 
with their stems, encircle as many stars. 

In front of the statue, and immediately above 
the vault, is a space surrounded by a balus- 
trade, forming a sort of parvis, or porch, to the 
monument. In the middle of this space is 
placed a monumental slab ; an urn, partly 

covered with crape and cypress, stands at its 
7 



82 DIRECTORY. 

head. At the base of this urn are seen books? 
instruments of music and of painting, and a 
crown of roses. At the foot of the slab, and 
directly in front, is a garland of roses, with 
crowns at each extremity, and a third one in 
the centre, surmounting the cypher. 

On the outside of the balustrade, are six 
small Gothic niches, with pilasters at their ex- 
tremities. Each of them contains an urn- 
shaped vase, similar to those which terminate 
the pinnacles of the buttresses. Small birds 
perch upon the summits of the pilasters, and 
on the rose and jessamine branches which 
adorn the frieze of the balustrade.* In the 
middle of each of the two large lateral panels 
is seen, resting upon rising clouds, a winged 
escutcheon, containing the cypher crowned with 
garlands of roses and ivy. The rest of the 
panel is filled with fleurs-de-lys, as emblematic 



* These are good imitations of the small parrots, which were, 
as those who knew her will remember, her almost constant 
companions. 



DIRECTORY. 83 

of her French descent. Above the clouds is 
seen a butterfly, with extended wings — emblem 
of the departing soul in its upward flight. — 
The inner side of the balustrade is also divided 
into panels, which are filled with flowers. In 
the middle compartment the cypher again ap- 
pears, surrounded by a chaplet of roses. On 
the top of the balustrade, in front, censers are 
placed. 

At the base of the platform, on each side, 
in continuation, as it were, of the granite posts 
that guard the back of the monument, stand 
two tripods of Gothic form. They are adorned 
with ivy, with lilies, and with garlands. Under 
each pendentive there is a bunch of roses. — ■ 
Flowers are strewn upon their summits, and the 
two tripods farthest in front, support baskets of 
the same ever-w^elcome and beautiful oflerings. 
Upon each of the other two may be seen, 
above the rose-garlands resting on them, four 
acerrce, or censers. 

Twenty marble vases, each marked with the 
cypher C, stand around the balustrade, and 



84 DIRECTORY. 

serve to break the line between it and the 
platform. 

Upon either side of the platform, and at 
some distance from it, are two blocks of gra- 
nite, each supporting a figure in the attitude 
of prayer ; we may suppose them guardian an- 
gels, with v/ings half-spread, waiting to convey 
the liberated soul to the abodes of the blessed. 

The raihng which surrounds the mausoleum, 
is in keeping with the rest of the structure, 
being ornamented with roses, lilies, and vases 
of flowers a 

The statue in the niche, is from the chisel 
of Launitz. The figures of the angels were 
executed in Italy. The rest of the work, with 
all its minute and beautiful detail, has been 
wrought under the direction of Messrs. Fisher 
and Bird* 



DIRECTORY. 85 

Let us now proceed northwardly by Path or 
by the Tour, as it winds along the base and 
up the side of Chestnut Hill. Having gained 
the summit of this eminence, we will make 
the circuit of its crown, keeping the centre on 
our left. First, upon our left, we remark the 
small headstone of John Johnston, and then 
upon the same side, the red sand-stone monu- 
ment of Duncan McEwing. This is a short, 
but handsome columnar structure, with curved, 
projecting tablets for epitaphs. Next, on the left, 
we notice the enclosure of John Nitchie and 
Zechariah Lewis ; the former, long and well 
known as Treasurer of the American Bible So- 
ciety ; and the latter, intimately associated with 
most of the benevolent operations of his time. 
An obehsk of the usual form, bears the name 
of Lewis, That of Nitchie, is a three-sided, 
acicular pyramid, with truncated summit. In- 
fant children of Rev. WiUiam B. Lewis sleep 
in one corner of the lot, their bed being de- 
noted by a small obelisk. 



86 DIRECTORY. 

Opposite to these, upon the right, is seen 
the monument of George Hurlbut, late of Brook- 
lyn ; an excellent man, who was suddenly 
called from the activities of business and of 
benevolence, to the rewards and joys of a 
higher sphere. The resting place of an infant 
child is denoted by a low, marble lectern, 
which supports an open Bible. . Upon one page 
is the name " Sophie ;" on the other, the 
words, *' Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." 

RICHARDSON. 

Mark now the singular effect produced by 
that dark, rough pillar, which you can just 
see through the shrubbery, amid which it rises. 
From its rude simphcity, one might almost 
take it for the solitary relic of some Druidical 
circle, had Druids ever ruled in our primeval 
forests. A sunken panel on the western side 
contains a bust in rehevo. The coarse and 
striated structure of the stone, gives to this 
well cut face a peculiar aspect, not out of 
keeping with the antique-looking mass. 




-^^'^>/'^^::^ 



HODGKINS. 

Thp ^-vM^— r'lies*-.nut Hill 




RICHARDSON. 

The Tout— Che stmit Hill. 



^DIRECTORY. 89 

Standing by this stone, surrounded by flow- 
ering Dogwoods, and beneath the shade of 
these lofty chestnuts, we get another, but pleas- 
ing view of the Cauda monument, 

HODGKINS. 

We resume our course, and pass, on the 
left, the monument of Emma Hodgkins, and 
then that of Anna O shorn. Here the Tour 
crosses its own track, and proceeds south- 
wardly. We pass beneath an ancient and 
spreading chestnut, and see before us, on the 
left, the small obelisk of James Lilly, and the 
larger one of Julia Porter. Soon, upon the 
right, where Highland Avenue intersects the 
Tour, may be seen the monument of 

SULLIVAN. 

From the top of the sarcophagus proceeds a 
cross. This emblem, for some reason, unknown 
to us, is placed obliquely. Passing by the en- 



^0 DIRECTORY. 

trance of Highland Avenue, the first monument 
on the right was erected by 

J. T. FISHER AND C. G. BIRD. 

Upon the cap of a plain die, are some hie- 
roglyphic emblems. The opposite sides of a 
massive urn are occupied by female figures.— 
These statuettes are nearly alike — both are 
sitting, and each holds a lachrymatory. The 
execution is good. 

Close by this, an eight-sided marble pyra- 
mid, encircled by a fillet near the top, is 
" Dedicated by Joseph B» Close, to his wifcj 
Eliza S. Kelso." The names of A. E. Bush- 
nell, and of Abigail M. Huntoon, may be read 
on two small head-stones. Just in the rear 
of these, a slender obelisk preserves the name 
of Susan W. Wallace. Near this, a short 
marble monument stands unenclosed, in a plot 
belonging to the New-York University. It is 
a tribute paid by the Rector, masters and 
pupils of the Grammar School connected with 




SULLIVAN. 

The Tour — near Battle Hill. 




FISHER. BIRD. 

The Tour— Battle Hill 



DIRECTORY. 93 

that institution, — and also by other friends, to 
John Leckie, a native of Peebles, in Scotland, 
and the first classical head-master of said school. 
The epitaph commemorates his scholarship and 
his virtues. 

The next lot, with its emblematic fence and 
neat monument, is the final harbor of 

J AME S T. LEONARD, 

Late a captain in the United States Navy. — - 
Read the epitaph. Nor is Leonard the only 
one, who, after having been honorably engaged 
in the public service of his country, has, at 
length, found a peaceful resting-place on this 
beautiful and commanding spot. 

THE VOLUNTEER OFFICERS. 

Mark where, a little south of the Tour, 
seven graves appear, disposed in the form of 
a cross. They contain the mortal remains of 
Colonel Charles Baxter ; of Captains Barclay 
and Pearson ; of Lieutenants Chandler, Galla- 



94 DIRECTORY, 

gher, Kleine, and Forbes. With the exception 
of Lieutenant Forbes, these all died in Mexico, 
and while engaged in the volunteer service of 
the United States. Mr, Forbes went out to 
recover and to bring home the bodies. In the 
execution of this melancholy errand, he had 
reached New-Orleans, upon his return, when 
fever seized and carried him off. 

On the 12th of July, 1848, the bodies of 
these brave men, (Kleine' s excepted,) were con- 
veyed through the principal streets of New- 
York, accompanied by an immense procession, 
and with all the affecting and solemn pomp, 
which military usages impart to such occasions. 
The coffins being, at length, placed in front of 
the City Hall, the vast assemblage was ad- 
dressed by John Van Buren, Esq. For the 
gratification of many, who w^ill hereafter pause 
upon this interesting spot, we give an extract 
from his address in Part II., page 72. On 
the following day, these remains, with the 
exception of Pearson's, were interred with 



J 



DIRECTORY. 95 

solemn ceremonial, in the spot where they 
now He. 

On the 14th of July, the body of Pearson, 
who had been an inhabitant of Brooklyn, was 
attended to Green-wood by the civil authori- 
ties of the city, and by a large military es- 
cort. Previously to the closing scene, a vast 
assembly — among whom, as mourners, were 
seen the relatives of the deceased, and the 
company which he had once commanded — 
being collected in and around Bay-side Dell, 
listened to a funeral oration by Rev. Francis 
Vinton. A part of his sketch may be found 
in Part II., page 78. 

The seventh grave in this cruciform cluster, 
contains the remains of Lieutenant Kleine. Mr. 
K., a former resident of Brooklyn, L. I., served 
during the war with Mexico, as Lieutenant of 
the Louisiana Rangers. He was in the rear- 
guard of General Lane's detachment, and when 
w^ithin six miles of the National Bridge, re- 
ceived an instantly fatal shot from a guerilla 
soldier, who lay concealed in the adjoining 



96 DIRECTORY. 

chaparral. His sorrowing comrades and men 
dismounted, and bore him affectionately in their 
arms to the neighborhood of the " Bridge," and 
there interred him beneath an ancient tree. — 
Six months afterwards the body was brought 
home. Services having been held in St. John's 
Church, accompanied by a discourse from the 
Rev. Dr. Johnson, a long civic and martial 
procession followed the body to the grave. It 
was near the sunset of a lovely day in early 
autumn, when the cavalcade entered Green- 
wood. The slow, heavy tread of the horse — 
the long array of infantry, with arms reversed — 
the hearse, with its plumes and drapery of woe 
' — and the steed, which bore the dead soldier's 
boots and arms, combined to form a scene of 
mournful and picturesque beauty, as the train 
wound along the curving Avenues. Especially 
moving was that dirge-hke music, which now 
burst in full swell upon the ear — and now, 
as some hill or thicket intervened, 

" In melancholy murmurs died." 




LEONARD. 

The Tour— Battle Hill 




FORRY. 

Enttle HUl^-.-PHv Hieli' 




STURTEVANT. 

The Tour— Battle HilL 




COWDREY. 

The Tour— Battle Hill, 



DIRECTORY. 101 

Soon, however, the pageant re-appeared and 
spread itself on the dechvity of Battle Hill. 
The last sad offices were rendered, and the 
scene was over. 

Immediately south-west of the "Volunteer 
Officers," a lot yet unenclosed, is devoted to 
the repose of Thaddeus B. Wakeman. 

For a short account of Mr. Wakeman' s char- 
acter and useful life, the reader is referred to 
Part II., page 97. 

There is, also, near, a circular enclosure. 
Its marble monument bears the name of Ru- 
luff V. B. Bennet, a son of another of the 
original proprietors of these grounds. 

A. L. F. COWDREY. 

This monument stands near us, at the angle 
formed by the Tour and Bay-side Avenue. 
The emblems, it will at once be perceived, 
denote the occupation of the fireman — so useful, 
yet so perilous. Young Cowdrey perished by 
the great explosion in Broad-street, New-York, 
in the memorable fire of Juty 19, 1845. 



102 DIRECTORY. 

Two obelisks may next be noticed on the 
right of the Tour. One is inscribed with the 
name of Emily Van Wagenen, the other with 
that of J. Hoppock. 

Immediately in the rear of these, upon ground 
not enclosed, stands an obelisk. A Latin epi- 
taph informs us that it was reared by the 
friends of 

SAMUEL FORRY, 

a physician of learning and of skill, who died 
in New-York, on the 2nd of November, 1844, 
in the thirty-third year of his age. 

Dr. Forry's ability and celebrity in his pro- 
fession, and especially as a medical writer, de- 
mand a more extended notice of the man. — - 
It will be found in Part II., page 109. 

JOHN STURTEVANT. 

A dog is given, in relief, upon the base of 
this monument, and there are some sculptured 
emblems above. 




GILLESPIE. 

Green "bani: Path— Eattle Hill. 




FREEBORN. (The Pilot.) 

Battle Hili. 



DIRECTORY. 10-5 



SAMUEL J. GILLESPIE. 

This is a brown-stone monument, standing 
south of the Tour. Green-bank Path passes 
in front of it — and a sight of the dog at its 
base, who seems to be awaiting there, his mas- 
ter's return, will pay for the trouble of a walk 
to the spot. The sculpture is by Launitz. 

On ground near Gillespie's enclosure, lie the 
remains of Alden Spooner, a name well-known 
in connection with the Long Island Star, of 
which he was the founder, and for many years 
the editor. See Part II., page 100. 

Let now those who ride, follow the wind- 
ings of Highland Avenue. The neat cottage 
upon its left, was built for Mr. Birrell, the su- 
perintendent of that large force of useful men, 
who perform the multifarious labors required in 
a Cemetery so extensive. To his accurate eye, 
good taste, and industry, these grounds, avenues, 
and paths, are largely indebted for their neat- 
ness and beautv. 



106 mRECTORY, 

While the carriage, by a circuitous routCj 
places itself in front of the 

PILOT'S MONUMENT, 

we reach that object more directly. This struc- 
ture, as the epitaph informs us, was reared 
by the New-York Pilots, to the memory of a 
brave and generous comrade, Thomas Free- 
born. Mr. Freeborn perished on the 14th of 
February, 1846, by the wreck of the John 
Minturn, which he had undertaken to conduct 
into port. She was driven by a gale on the 
Jersey shore. Though the ship was within 
sight and hail of a sympathising multitude, so 
violent were the storm and surf, that no effect- 
ual relief could be rendered. Chilled to death 
by the wet and cold, nearly all on board 
perished before the vessel went to pieces. 
There were female passengers on board, who, 
in this hour of mortal extremity, clung, with 
vain hope, round the hardy Pilot — now, alas ! 
almost as powerless as themselves. With gen- 
erous kindness, he took off a part of his own 



DIRECTORY. 107 

garments to shelter them. But the winter 
storm, the sleet, and freezing sprav, proved 
too strong even for the staunch sailor, inured 
from boyhood to every hardship. 

Standing as it does, upon one of the highest 
points in the Cemetery, this monument is a 
very conspicuous object, and for a considerable 
distance, is in full view of vessels, as they 
move up and down the bay. 

The monument may be considered as re- 
sulting from a combination of ideas, most of 
which are naval. From a massive base, rises 
a square sarcophagus. Upon this rests a ship's 
capstan, but the cable, which is coiled about 
it, is severed. The pillar which rises from 
the capstan, may be regarded as a mutilated 
mast. On the summit stands Hope, still re- 
taining her anchor, and pointing Heavenward. 
This statue is well executed, but is placed too 
high to be seen to good advantage. On the 
front of the sarcophagus, a sea-storm and ship- 
wreck are represented in relief. 
9 



108 DIRECTORY. 

This tempest once blew soft and fair, — - 
This storm-gust seemed bright, pictured air, — =• 
These torrents rushing from the sky. 
Were dews below, or clouds oa high. 

The fires, ,iu boreal flames that played^ 
So softly o'er last evening's shade, — 
Now fierce athwart the darkness glare. 
Riving, with forked bolts, the air. 

These angry waves, that swell and roar, 
Late broke in ripples on the shore, — ' 
Or where yon sea-dogs rend their prey, 
Calm as a sleeping infant lay. 

Swift and secure the sea-boy glides — 
But ah ! what peril near him hides ; 
Beneath him, or above him cast, 
The sunken rock, or furious blast. 

Christian ! thy Pilot walks the wave, — 
Full wise to guide — full strong to save i 
His faintest word shall still the roar 
Of winds, and bear thee safe to shore. 

As we return from this spot to the Tour, 
we leave on our left John Kmlock's table 
monument, and John Selby's vault. 



DIRECTORY. 109 

We are now about to leave this hill, so 
commanding in its prospects, so beautiful in 
itself, so garnished with tributes of affection . and 
of art, so ennobled alread}^ by heroic dust. — 
We have stood by the graves of the scholar 
and the author ; we have seen the tomb of 
the brave and generous, who, attempting to 
save others from a dreadful death by water or 
fire, fell victims themselves. We have looked 
on the resting-place of those, who served their 
countr}^ on the sea, or fell for her in the fore- 
most ranks of war. And we have paused by 
the tomb of the beneficent statesman, whose 
exalted privilege it was, 

'' To scatter plenty o'er a smiling land, 
And read his history in a nation's eyes." 

Nor is this ground without other associations 
of kindred character, though of earlier origin. 
Its name implies the belief that this spot, now 
the bed of heroism, was once its battle-ground. 
In the valley which extends from the point 
where we stand, north-westwardl}^ to the Bay, 



110 DIRECTORY. 

the British forces under General Grant, and 
those of the Americans, commanded by Lord 
Stirhng, first came in conflict, on the 26th of 
August, 1776. The whole engagement, sup- 
posing the ground, at that time, equally cleared 
of trees, must have been distinctly visible from 
this position. 

The tradition which assigns to this very 
spot a part in the transactions of that day, 
was formerly current among the old residents 
of the neighborhood, and there seems no good 
reason to question its accuracy. A small body 
of riflemen, we are told, had been stationed 
in, or among the trees, which then crowned 
the height. When the right wing of the ene- 
m}^, unconscious of their presence, had ap- 
proached sufficiently near, these unerring marks- 
men commenced their fire, and each fatal ball 
brought down an officer. Unfortunately for the 
riflemen, the hill was surrounded before they 
could escape, and they were all shot down. — • 
Here, too, in all probability, they were after- 
wards interred ? and thus enriched by the 




CORWIN. 

Highluud Avenue — Battle Hill 




iVi E A D S . 

'Pposite Suuny Dei 



DIRECTORY. 113 

blood of patriots — thus mingling with their 
dust — we may safely suppose that this mount 
of burial received its first consecration. 

It is not a little to be regretted, that in 
consequence, probably, of the toryism or the 
indifference then so generally prevalent in this 
part of Long Island, no effort was made while 
yet it might have been done, to mark and fix 
the localities of the battle of Brooklyn. So far 
as relates to the operations of the right wing 
of the American outposts, aU, it is believed, 
that can now be gathered, may be found in 
the article on Battle Hill, in " Green-wood 
Illustrated." 

Let us resume our observations. The Tour 
next leads us in a southeastern direction. And 
here, first upon our right, is a tomb-stone on 
the lot of 

JOHN H. CORWIN. 

This is a large marble monument terminated 
by a large-sized urn. At each corner of the 
rectangle stands a handsome poplar, — and still 



114 DIRECTORY. 

indeed must be the summer air, when those 
silver-Uned leaves are not in motion. 

SWAN. 

The monument on the opposite corner is 
somewhat pecuhar. A curved and tapering die 
supports two fluted tapering columns. These 
columns, upon each of which is an urn, are, 
as it were, linked and bound together by a 
marble cord of leaves and flowers. The epi- 
taph informs us that this symbolic monument 
is the memorial of two brothers, George and 
Albert Swan. Their home was in Ohio. — 
George was on his way to the University in 
Cambridge, Mass., and was lost in the Lex- 
ington, on that fatal night which brought des- 
olation to so many hearts. Albert^ while on 
his way to the same Institution, was taken 
sick in New-York, and there died. 

The next is a columnar monument of 

ISAAC PACKARD, 

a highly respectable merchant. At some dis= 




SWAN. 
Battle Hill — near Highland Avenue 




PACKARD. 

Battle Hill— near Highland Avenue. 




MEAD. 

Meadow Hill — near Meadow Avenue 




KIMBALL. 

Meadow Avenue — near Holly Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 119 

tance on the left, may next be seen the mas- 
sive and well-constructed tomb of 

S. M. AND BENJAMIN MEAD. 

Passing by the entrance of Green-bough Ave- 
nue, we w411 turn to the right into Meadow 
Avenue. Yet, before doing this, one or two 
objects demand our attention. Mark, for in- 
stance, that handsome tomb facade, with curved 
abutting walls. It belongs to 

RALPH MEAD. 

The high, terraced mound, which rises near, 
surrounded by a chain fence, but as yet with- 
out a monument, is the enclosure of Messrs. 
Packer and Prentice. 

First on the left of Meadow Avenue, comes 
the monument of John Rogers ; then the head- 
stone of Andrew Oakes. Wm. A. ^Mercein's 
stands a little back. Still farther in the rear, 
is a large circular lot. The monument of 



120 DIRECTORY. 



MOSES KIMBALL 

is on the north-western side of Holly Hill. — 
Mr. Kimball, who was a native of Bradford, 
Mass., and a w^orthy citizen of Brooklyn, was 
also one of the lost in the wrecked Atlantic, 
November 27, 1846. 

The crown of Holly Hill is enclosed in one 
large lot, with tall iron posts, connected by 
chains. It is the ground of A. A. Low. The 
monument of 

THADDEUS PHELPS 

is on Mulberry Hill, at a short distance to 
the right. — But what is that which rises be- 
fore us, so solemn and so stern ? A sepulchre 
above ground — - a granite mansion for the dead ! 
The style of this spacious building is, unequiv- 
ocally. Thebaic. An iron fence, consisting of 
a single cylindrical rail, studded with spikes, 
surrounds the large enclosure, and is in keep- 
ing with the structure. The proprietors of this 




PHELPS. 

Mnlberry Hill, near Pme Aveiiue 




SCHERMERHORN. 

iiuttoDwood HiU, between Pine and Sycamore 
Avenues. 



DIRECTORY. 12S 

costly edifice intend, as we are informed, to 
cover it, in time, with a shroud of verdure. 
It will be a great improvement. Graven on 
the stone, are the names of 

PETER AND P. A. SCHERMERHORN. 

Here is Leafy Path. Let us enjoy the wind- 
ing and shady way. Bid the driver proceed 
into Pine Avenue, and from that, take the first 
left into Central Avenue. Memorials of Debo- 
rah W. McCluney, and of Rosa Lee, are passed 
upon the right ; and then we turn to the left 
and penetrate the calm shades of Twilight Dell. 
There is a small, marble monument, surmounted 
by a cross, at some distance from us on the 
right. It stands on Central Avenue, and bears 
the name of 

STEVENSON. 

At the upper side of this dell, two or three 

monuments have been set up. First on the 

left, we pass one of brown stone, with inserted 
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124 



DIRECTORY. 



tablet of marble, which tells us that Mary 
H. Kirkwood, a native of Governor's Island^ 
died at Barrancas, in Florida. In the adjoin-^ 
ing enclosure, a soldier and an artist repose, 
side b}^ side. The hexagonal, brown-stone 
monument, with raised, castellated sculpture, 
stands over the remains of Alexander J. Swift, 
an officer in the United States Corps of En- 
gineers. At the time of his death, which oc- 
curred in New-Orleans, April, 1847, Captain 
Swift was in command of the U. S. Corps of 
Sappers and Miners. The adjoining head-stone 
commemorates one, who was valued for his 
abilities as an artist, and for qualities, still more 
estimable in the man. " To Cornelius Ver 
Brj^ck, who departed this life, A. D. 1844, 
aged 31 years." " For so he giveth his be- 
loved sleep." 

The path leads to Central Avenue. That 
fine elevation just south of this point, is called 
Pine Hill, and belongs to the Messrs. How- 
land. The sienitic obelisk before us, bears 
the name of Tunis Johnson. Upon our left, 




STEVENSON. 

Central Avenue opposite Pine Hill. 




VYSE. 

Central Avenue, near Dell Avenue. 




SUTPHEN. 

Central Avenue — near L)ell Avenu-: 




HEBARD. 

!Deil Avenue — near Central Avenue. 



DIRECTORY. 129 

as we move on, we perceive a circular enclo- 
sure, with several monuments, which pertain 
to families of English birth. It contains a brow^n- 
stone monument for Mary Taylor — a marble 
pillar, fluted and broken off, inscribed to 

WILLIAM V Y S E ; 

and two horizontal tablets, for CaroHne Wallace 
and William Bottomle3^ The granite obelisk of 
Gould Thorp stands next upon the right. A 
small slab in the lot of A. Hegeman has the 
simple inscription, " God took it." 

JOHN SUTP HEN'S 

and W. Hunter's obelisks, and the monument, 
with draped urn, of 

HEBARD AND EMANUEL, 

pass successively in review. The entrance to 
Dell Avenue on our right is passed by. There 
is a table monument of Patrick Crummey, and 
then comes that of 

MARY T. TURNURE 



130 DIRECTORY. 

Here Oak-wood Avenue opens on our right, 
and we turn into it. Observe this cross of 
poHshed sienite, resting on a pedestal of the 
same, beneath which, is a granite base. The 
letters I. H. S. appear upon the cross. On 
the pedestal are the words, " We sleep in^ 
peace, and wait the morn to rise." 

B O A R. D M A N . 

Another tomb above ground. This is a small 
and neat granite edifice, in Grecian style. Just 
beyond the tomb of Boardman, is seen the 
monument of John C. Poole, who was lost 
when the steamer Erie, on the lake of that 
name, was destroyed by fire, August 9, 1841. 

Turn now to the left into Larch Avenue. — 
Passing by the entrance of Birch Avenue, you 
will notice a little way off, on the left, the 
monument of the 

MIDDAGH FAMILY. 

The Middaghs, whose guttural name bespeaks 
their origin, were among the early inhabitants 






.c-]l^' 




^t^^^ 



TURNURE. 

Oej-Ltral Avenue, near Oak- Wood Avenue 




BOARDMAN. 

Larcli Avenue, corner of Oak-Wooa Avenue. 



DIRECTORY. 133 

of Brooklyn. The stone before us begins its 
record with the name of Aert, born A. D. 
1707. The lot of Don Alonzo Booth lies be- 
tween that of the Middaghs and the Avenue. 
It contains a handsome monument of brown 
stone. 

Here, let none fail to take a, few steps up 
Evergreen Path, and look carefully at the 
small monument to which it leads. The die 
and pediment of gray, clouded marble, rest 
upon a granite base. The roof is surmounted 
by decorated scrolls, and the head of a winged 
cherub looks dov/n from each of the four up- 
per corners. On its front, there is an inserted 
tablet of white marble, with sculpture in re-' 
lief. The good angel has received its charge, 
and is winging its way to the upper air. 
The countenance of the liberated spirit, thus 
welcomed and guided to its abode of bliss, 
expresses a sweet and holy trust. But this 
exquisite little picture needs no explaining. It 
is but just to add, that the finish and delicacy 
with which the work is executed, are worthy 



1-34 DIRECTORY. 

the design. It is from the studio of Henry 
K. Brown. This monument was erected by 

A. M. COZZENS. 

Its story, depicted in marble above, is thus 
briefly told below. " Marion, xxix Sept. m. 

DCCC. XLVI." 

From this spot, as we look southward, the 
eye rests on the beautiful eminence of Vine 
Hill, the selection of Wm. S. Wetmore. 

We return to Central Avenue, which now 
sweeps to the left and joins the Tour. Ad- 
vancing north-eastwardly, we soon enter Syc* 
amore Grove, and, as v/e make the circuit, 
may notice the names of Knauft, Castello, 
Mary Ashfield, John G. Hicks, and Ebenezer 
Smith. The interior of this quiet and beauti^ 
ful spot contains numerous graves, many of 
which are denoted by low, horizontal marbles. 

Taking now the left-hand route, we ascend 
Ocean Hill. If you are on foot, take one of 
the paths, keeping towards the north-east. 







COZZENS. 

Corner of Evergreen and Acorn Paths. 



tHRECTORY. 137 



OCEAN HILL. 

" In depth, in height, m ch'cuit, how serene 
The spectacle, how pure ! Of Nature's works 
In earth, and air, and earth-embracing sea, 
A revelation beautiful it seems." 

" This is one of the most elevated spots in 
the Cemeteiy. It occupies the north-eastern 
part of the ground. Its western and southern 
sides are steep. Towards the east it dechnes 
gently to the plain. The principal Avenue, 
called the Tour, conducts you to its summit, 
and you find 3'ourself near the northern ex- 
tremity of a beautiful and commanding ridge. 
On the north and the south, the prospect is 
bounded by copse-wood. Through the trees, 
on the western side, may be caught occasional 
glimpses of the pleasant lawn which ^^ou have 
just crossed. Toward the east, the view is 
unobstructed and wide. From the base of 
the hill stretch far away the plains of Flat- 
bush and New-Utrecht. Below, a short mile 



138 DIRECTORY. 

distant, libs the little village of Flatbush-— an 
image of quiet life ^-^ with its white dwellings 
and single spire ; the Pavilion at Rockaway, 
some ten miles off, is clearly seen ; while the 
sea itself, with here and there a sail, termi- 
nates the Yie\v>^^ ~^[^Gree?iwood Ilhistrated, p. 15. 
First upon our right, is a brown-stone mon- 
ument, bearing the name of Atwater. We 
take from Green-wood Illustrated, pp. 17, 18, 
a description of this and of J. Cleaveland's 
monument, which is the next one upon the 
left. 

ATWATER. 

The Atwater monument "rests upon a square 
base, with prominent mouldings. The die di- 
minishes upward by a gentle curve.; its angles 
are enriched by a graceful, scolloped leaf, and 
its cornice is encircled by carved mouldings. 
Above this, the form changes from square to 
circular, and a fine urn completes the design. 

" On the northern side, standing out in high 
rehef, is a female bust. This face, beautifully 




CLEAVELAND. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill 




ATWATER. 

"ne ToiT^ --^cep.r. FT' 



DIRECTORY. 141 

executed by Mancini, shows admirably the ca- 
pacities of the stone for expressive sculpture ; 
and though not intended as a likeness, it calls 
strongly up the image of that young wife, who, 
taken from life in the midst of youth, and 
health, and hope, now rests beneath." 

CLEAVEL AND. 

The Cleaveland monument "is a tripod in 
Roman Style, supported on the corners by 
richly carved, antique trusses, and resting on 
a boldly moulded base course. The die has, 
on each of its faces, a tablet with circular 
head. The mouldings of its cornice are sim- 
ple, but effective, and it is surmounted by a 
well proportioned urn. Its height is about 
fourteen feet." 

" On one of the tablets is recorded the 
death of a young mother, and that of an 
only and infant child, which occurred not long 
before her own. To this simple statement 
are appended these words from II. Kings, iv., 
11 



142 DIRECTORY. 

26 : ' Is it well with thee ? Is it well with 
the child ? ' And she answered, ' It is well.' " 

CORNELL FAMILY. 

North of the Cleaveland monument is the 
circular lot of the Cornell Family. A large 
and imposing structure, in the form of an al- 
tar-tomb, rises in the centre. The cavity 
within is large enough to admit several coffins, 
in case of emergency, but is not designed for 
permanent occupancy. The structure is roofed 
by a single massive stone, of the sarcophagus 
form. At each end is an arched and crock- 
etted gable, sustained by buttresses. On the 
sides, and upon one end of the die, are 
deeply sunk, fohated panels, each supporting 
a shield. These are to receive inscriptions, 
when needed for that purpose. Between these 
are narrow panels, diagonally intersected — 
having quatrefoils in the centre, with pateras. 
The cornice bears the following inscription, in 
raised letters, of the old Enghsh form: — 
''Tomb of the Family of John Cornell, erected 




HALL. 

The Tour— base cf Ocean Hill. 




CORNELL FAMILY. 

The Tour — Ocean Hill 




KINGSLAND. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill. 




LEONARD. 

The Tjur^-Oceaa Hill. 




ABEEL. 

The Tour— Ocean H:i: 




DAVENPORT. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill 



DIRECTORY. 149 

by Sarah, his widow, A. D. 1848." The 
moulding under the cornice bears a handsome 
Gothic vine, which runs round the monument. 
This structure is of free-stone. The work 
upon it does justice to the well-conceived de- 
sign, and in its general effect, is at once bold 
and pleasing. Architect, J. C. Wells. 

Near the Cornell tomb, stands the urn- 
crowned obelisk of Mary Ann Maclay, with 
an epitaph in verse. Then in front of the 
neat laborer's cottage, is the tall, marble mon- 
ument of Robert Fuller. At the top are four 
gablets and a decorated roof. The crocketted 
corners have each an ornament at the angle. 

DAVENPORT. 

The memorial of Ellen Maria Davenport 

stands next. Upon the curved roof are scrolls, 

and in its centre is a basket of flowers, on 

which sits a small bird, with a sprig in its 

mouth. 

L E ONARD'S 

brown-stone monument, on the right, is neat 



15() DIRECTORY. 

and unpretending. Its form is that of an 
irregular hexagon, with tablets on three"" of its 
sides. Just back of this you may see " Julia's 
Grave" and " Louisa's Cenotaph." 

ABEEL. 

A large and^ well-proportioned obehsk on the 
left, commemorates the name and virtues of the 
Rev. David Abeel. A short sketch of this 
excellent and lamented Missionary is given in 
Part II., page 82. 

KINGSLAND. 

This structure bears a general resemblance' 
to the Atwater Monument. A slight inspection 
will show that it varies in outline, and in its 
decorative detail. A vine, with leaves beauti- 
fully chiselled, adorns the cornice and edges 
of the die. The drapery of the urn is ad- 
mirably executed. The marble obehsk west 
of this, was reared for Caroline M, B. Pollard. 




SHIELDS. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill. 




KYLE. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 153 

SHIELDS. 

This monument is surrounded by fillets, 
and pendent ornaments, and has also a bust 
in high relief. The epitaph records the name 
and praise of Ada Augusta Shields. Architect, 
Minard La Fevre. 

KYLE. 

This structure is of light-colored marble, 
and tapers rapidly from the base. Decorated 
tablets project from the face of the die. 
Upon the roof sits a small lantern-like structure, 
with quatrefoil panels between its engaged 
columns. Its open-work top supports a finial. 
It commemorates the blighting of youthful pro- 
mise, in the early death of Sarah Ann Kyle. 

A mutilated column on the same side gives 
us the name of Mary L. Taylor. The head- 
stone of Anna Sanford is upon the left. Next 
on the same side is the pyramidal monu- 
ment of 

SPENCER. 



154 DIRECTORY. 

The fluted and broken column immediately 
beyond has inscribed upon the die of its 
pedestal the name of 

BUTLER. 

Mark next on the same side a low, brown- 
stone monument. It is a hexagon of unequal 
sides, rising, pyramidally, in a beautiful outhne, 
from base to urn. We have looked often at 
this little unambitious structure, and always 
with satisfaction. It certainly does not please 
us the less for being neither large nor costly. 
The name is 

BUCHANAN. 

The marble monument of Peter Morton and 
wife, — a small obehsk upon a tapering pedes- 
tal, — stands on the right-hand side. 

NORRIS. 

Plain, massive, noble ! But the lot is too 
small for the structure. 

Again, upon the left, we have the brown- 
stone monument of Sarah Cleveland Porter. 




SPENCER. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill. 




BUTLER. 

The Tout— Oceivii Hill. 




BUCHANAN. 

The Tour— Ocean HiU. 




NORRIS. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill. 




W.OOD. 

The Tour— Ocean Hill. 




AYMAR. 

Vine Tatli— Ocean Hill, 



DIRECTORY. 159 

On the right a small head-stone is inscribed 
" Margaret Ann Corning ;" and then comes a 
marble obelisk : Daniel Austin. 

WOOD. 

This is a columnar monument of dark stone, 
with a tall and slender urn. Roses are trained 
gracefully round the pillar, and, in the season, 
almost hide it in a profusion of flowers. It was 
reared for Harriet Amelia Kane, wife of Wm. 
Wood. 

.A little way back, upon the right, may be 
seen a plain obelisk of gray granite. The 
words, " God is Love," form its sole inscrip- 
tion. The monuments next in order bear the 
names of Macartney, McClure, and Barker. 
A tall, well-pohshed obelisk of the dark Staten 
Island stone, is inscribed with the name of 
Augusta Temple Prime. 

Still farther from the Tour, but accessible 
by means of Vine Path, stands 

AYMAR'S 

marble monument. This is a showy, and purely 



160 DIRECTORY. 

Gothic structure, with buttressed angles, finials, 
&c. The names of F. A. Gawtrey, Frederic 
Place, Charles Overing, appear in succession a 
we proceed. The lot of Stephen Whitney 
occupies the south-western brow of the Hill. 
On its dechvity, beyond and below Whitney's 
ground, is the resting-place of Jonathan Goodhue, 
a man who will be long remembered and 
revered for his modest but sterling virtues. 
See Part IL, page 102. 

The Tour now conducts us back to the 
vale. Upon its right, snugly ensconced in the 
side of the hill, we find the low, modest 
tomb-front of 

JOHN COX, 

with its neat little parterre. Its entrance is 
rarely without some memorial of love. The 
tomb of 

THOMAS RILEY 

is on the same side, a little below. The cor- 
ners of its rusticated front are sustained by 
buttresses, which rise into pinnacles, and ter- 




cox. 

The Tour — "base of Ocean Hill. 




RILEY. 

The Tour — taee of Ocean Hill 




HILLSBURGH. 

Birch Avenue, near Central Avenue. 




MITCHELL. 

Birch Avenue, near Central Avenue. 



DIRECTORY. 165 

minate with finials. It has an iron door of 
open work, through which the vestibule is 
seen. Two massive tablets in front are pre- 
pared for inscriptions. The tomb of D. K. 
Hall is next ; a plainer structure than its 
neighbor, but, like that, well-designed and well- 
executed. 

From this point we will return to the en- 
trance of Birch Avenue. And here, first, on 
the left, is the round lot of the late 

DAVID MITCHELL; 

a flower-garden, arranged in bordered beds, 
with gravelled alleys. A marble monument 
occupies the centre. 

HILLSB URGH. 

This monument stands opposite to that of 
Mitchell. Having proceeded a short distance, 
we come to a monument standing on the right, 
which records the name of 

JAMES EARNEST. 

Beyond this, a circular lot, also on the right, 
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166 DIRECTORY. 

contains the memorial of one, who died in 
early life, but not until he had secured the 
warm esteem of all who knew him. A hand- 
some mural monument on the wall of the 
Mercantile Library in New-York, preserves the 
features of one of its former Presidents, and, as 
well as the stone before us, bears the name of 

JOHN W. STEBBINS. 

Look now, for a moment, on the left-hand 
side. That ornamented monument of marble 
is inscribed with the name of 

BUTTER WORTH. 

Upon the same side is the marble head- 
stone of Henry A. Wyman. The obelisk of 
Bathsheba S. Holden stands a short distance 
back, and near it is the low head-stone of Elvira 
Trowbridge. On the right, a head-stone com- 
memorates James Milnor Easton. This plot 
belongs to the family of the late Rev. Dr. 
Milnor. Near this is a stone inscribed "Eliza, 
my wife," and signed " Edwin R. Yale." 




MIDDAGH. 

Near Cer.tr:il Avenue, opj'osite Birch Avenue. 




BUTTERWORTH. 

Birch Avenue — Evergreen Ridge. 




STEBBINS. 

Oak Hill, "between Birch, and Oak-wood Avenues. 




EARNEST. 

Oak Hill, Isetween Bircli and Oak-wood Avenues. 



DIRECTORY. 171 

Just back of Yale's head-stone stands a 
monument reared to Henry Kirke Blake, lost 
at sea, — and to Elizabeth Matilda Blake. 
Adjoining Blake's enclosure, on the south, is 
the memorial of Ellsworth Chesebrougk. 

Observe, now, upon the left, a small elliptic 
lot, occup3dng the southern extremity of Ever- 
green Ridge. We will look into this enclosure. 
Beneath that mound and those two short ones, 
on either side, rest, undoubtedly, a mother and 
her offspring. The emblematic rose and two 
unopened buds, upon the side of the monument, 
express the same. Mark how tenderly that 
pendent willow seems to droop over and around 
the stone. The lines below, from the pen of 
N. P. Willis, were prompted by a sight of these 
significant emblems. 

Weep not for the rose plucked — the buds early riven, 

Though sad the BUi'vivor's farewell ; 
To the wife once again have the lost ones been given! 
And to thee — woukl'st thou ask.'lo! an answer from Heaven — 

" Is it well with the child ?" — " It is well !" 

The head-stones of Mary Jane Stocking and 



172 DIRECTORY. 

of Jacob L. Sebring are on the right. So is 
the obehsk of 

JOSEPH FOX, 

Turn we now into Yew Path, while our 
carriage, keeping within sight and hail, goes 
round to meet us at the intersection of South- 
wood Avenue with the Tour. 

WEBB, 
his monument informs us, "was unsurpassed in 
his profession as a master ship-builder." A 
large head-stone near, is inscribed with the name 
of Mary Fawpell. Those large white stones 
in the rear are posts. Within the enclosure, a 
small monument, with small tomb, constitutes 
the memorial of Mary Ann Peters. 

We come next to a small head-stone, before 
which stands a vase. It is the first that was 
erected in these grounds, with that sole and 
simple inscription — that word of so much tender- 
ness and meaning: — "Mother." It has now 
found many copies. The small obelisk beyond 
is Richard Major's. 




C H E S E B R O U r. f I . 

Emerald Hil:, tetween Oak-wccd acd Dell 
Avenue. 




FOX. 

Oalc-^Tood Averine, near Birch ATer.ne 



DIRECTORY. 175 

Here, upon the right, modestly withdrawn among 
the cedars, and unenclosed, stands a little stone. 
Few, in passing, would even notice it. Yet 
there is one, we doubt not, who often visits it. 
It is in memory of Stephen Kane, who died at 
Petersburgh, Va., 1847, aged 34. 

*'A friend who Icjved thy earthly form while here, 
Erects this stone to one she held most dear." 

Again, on our right, we see the head-stone 
of "Little Edmund." 

The next stone is quite diminutive, yet it 
has its sculpture. If you look carefully, 3rou 
will discover a very little child, and a good- 
sized butterfly. 

"MARY." 
'• There are no partings in Heaven." 

This is all which the next monument conve3^s 
to the mere passer-by : — and it is enough. The 
name is given on the other side, and to not a 
few it will recall the image of a fair and sud- 
denly-blighted flower. An only daughter — a 
young wife — a newly-rejoicing mother; all these 



176 DIRECTORY. 

tender ties, how instantly were they dissevered ! 
Instantly — but not forever. 

"Oh! were it not for that blest hope which even death endears,^ 
How weary were our pilgrimage through this dark vale of tears." 

Bending round to the right, with the bending 
Tour, Moore's stone enclosure becomes con- 
spicuous. The massive rail, balusters, and base 
of this fence, are well executed in sohd marble. 
In three of the sides large panels are inserted, 
and the gate consists of a single slab. This en- 
closure must have been very costly. A style 
so heavy, would, as it seems to us, befit better 
a larger space. A tall monument occupies the 
centre. 

We cross, with the Tour, South-wood Avenue. 
If one is on foot, Fir Path invites him to a 
sheltered walk. This is 

BAKER'S 

monument. The names of Devoe and of Ryer- 
son are on the next one. 

The monument of Wells, which stands next 




WEBB. 

The Tour— Cedar Grove. 




BAKER. 

The Tour— near Cedar Dell. 




LAWRENCE 

L>eii Avuuu' 




NORRIS. 



DIRECTORY. 181 

in order, is a copy from that of Norris, on 
Ocean Hill. 

This flower-garden, encircled by an orna- 
mented fence, is planted over the family vault 
of John Correja. 

We must not neglect, while thus glancing 
at the occupied ground on the right of the 
Tour, to notice the charming prospect on the 
left — where Cedar Dell, with inviting sweep, 
lies in verdant beauty below us. 

When the carriage has reached the entrance 
of Forest Avenue on the left, let it halt — while 
we, who are less encumbered, follow our mean- 
dering path into the depths of Forest Dell. 

That tall head-stone, which we leave on our 
right, with its bust in relief, its surroundings 
of vine leaves and clusters, and its cross, is 
the monument of 

THOMAS P. NORRIS. 

This small Grecian temple is the offering of 
Friendship to the virtues and memor}^ of 

WILLIAM ANSON LAWRENCE. 



182 DIRECTORY. 

See Part IL, page 28, for a short account of 
the monument and the man. 

Soon as we pass the Lawrence Monument, 
another comes in sight. It is the Historic 
Muse, — and so cahnly does she seem to sit 
in that tranquil shade, — that you might fancy 
her the embodied spirit of the DelL Draw 
nearer : the design and the work will bear 
examining. The classic contour of the face 
and figure — the easy and graceful attitude — 
and the expression, so quiet and contempla- 
tive, — all indicate the eye and hand of a 
master. 

Our Clio is not idle. With tablet and 
stylus she is recording the name and merits 
of a man once widely and honorably known 
as a statesman and philosopher. Many will 
be curious to know what she has written. 
Very few, probably, in the hurry of a passing 
visit, will find leisure to examine her Roll. 
For the benefit of such we give a few of the 
numerous particulars, which she has generously 
imparted. See Part II., page 39. 



DIRECTORY. 183 

For the accommodation of those whose sight 
is short or weak, we transcribe the inscription : 

(eastern side.) 
SAxMUEL L. MITCHELL, 

died 

7 Sept.. 1831, 
Aged 67 years. 

Whether there be knowledge, 

it shall vanish away. 

For we know in part. — 1 Cor. xiii. 8, 9. 



On the opposite side there is a Latin 
scription to the following effect : 



in- 



'• As a Physician, Naturalist, Citizen, Sehator, 

How distinguished he was, let others say. 

His amiable disposition, — 

His simplicity of life — his incorruptible integrity. 

His devotion to his friends, and his deep hold on our affections , 

It is but just to have commemorated." 

This fine statue is from the chisel of our 
native sculptor, Henry K. Brown. 

From this point may be seen, at the north- 
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1S4 DIRECTORY. 

eastern extremity of the Dell, the handsome 
tomb front of 

W . B . CROSBY, 

with square, tapering pillars at the angles, — 
and by its side that of S. T. Jones and 
W. B. Bend. Both are of sand-stone. 

Let us return to the point where we sup- 
posed the carriage to stop, and thence take a 
new departure. Before we proceed, it is pro- 
per to undeceive our friends in the coach, who 
have been admiring yonder group of statuary, 
at a short distance off, on the left. We are 
sorry to tell them, that what they supposed 
to be sculpture, is only a plaster-cast. And 
what if it be so ? The . mimic angel and its 
little charge — do they not bespeak emotions 
as genuine and as deep, as those, to which .we 
owe the chiselled statue, or the elaborate and 
costly mausoleum ? Yes, mourning parents, your 
humble tribute shall be respected by us, if 
not by the elements. Would that, for your 
sake, we could bid it stand in Parian marble ! 




CROSBY. 

Dell Avenue — Forest Dell. 




M IT C HELL. 

Dee^-^ood Dell-near Dell Avenue, 



DIRECTORY. 187 

The obelisk, which, as we advance, is pas- 
sed on the left, is that of John W. Walker, 
former]}^ one of the proprietors of the New-York 
Daily Advertiser. Upon the right, may be 
seen three monuments, near together, and form- 
ing a triangular group. Tlie tallest of the three 
commemorates a physician, Christopher Backus, 
a native of Norwich, Conn., who died at the 
ripe age of 85. The column bears the name 
of Alexander Ogsbury. The remaining struc- 
ture is " Sacred to the Memor}^ of Joseph 
Clarke, gentleman, son of John Clarke, of 
Lyddington, and brother to J. P. Clarke, sew^- 
ing-cotton manufacturer in Leicester, England." 
That small marble obehsk on the right is in- 
scribed Morris D'Camp. Upon our left we 
see an oval enclosure. It contains a cross and 
two small monuments, all of red sand-stone. 
The name is Atkinson. 

We have now before us the east gate of 
a large enclosed circle, called Vista Hill. 

This ground belongs to the Church of the 
Savior, the Unitarian congregation in Brooklyn. 



188 DIRECTORY. 

This pleasant spot was consecrated to its pres- 
ent use by religious services, and by an address 
from the Pastor, on the ISth September, 1845. 
A portion of the Rev. Mr. Farley's discourse 
may be found in the article, "Vista Hill," in 
Green-Wood Illustrated. 

Ride now, in the carriage-path, around the 
enclosure, keeping it on the left, — or, entering 
through the ample gateway, walk in the same 
direction. Numerous mounds show that deatb 
has often invaded the flock. As you pass on, 
fail not to remark one or two beautiful open- 
ings in the landscape, to which, probably, this 
fine eminence owes its appellation. Upon the 
western declivit}^ on the right of the road, 
stands a handsome brown-stone monument, 
ornamented with oak-leaf sculpture, and acorns, 
and rose pendants, and supporting a cross. 
On the projecting tablet is the name of Henry 
B. Costar. 

"Within the enclosure we notice Anna's small 
horizontal tablet, and, hard by, a graceful 
marble head-stone, with perforated arch, con- 



DIRECTORY. 189 

taining a cross. Upon the summit of the finial, 
perches a small bird. The name of Cecilia 
Wyman, with age and dates, appears upon the 
escutcheon tablets, which project from sunken, 
quatrefoil panels. These lines are inscribed 
below : 

" There are thoughts that never perish, 
Bright, unfading, through long years; 

So thy memory we cherish, 
Shrined in love, embalmed in tears." 

As we stand on this spot and look south- 
ward, the eye rests upon a green mound lying 
between Forest and Woodland Avenues. It 
is, as yet, undistinguished by stone, or heaving 
turf, but will soon become, and must long 
continue, a point of strong attraction as the 
grave of Chancellor Kent. See Part II., 
page 148, for a brief account of this eminent 
Jurist. 

When we have completed the circuit of 
Vista Hill, the Tour conducts us first in a 
northern direction. On our right, we see the 
names of Bennet and Bonner. 



190 



DIRECTORY. 



Next upon the left is a head-stone to the 
memory of John Roberts, of Llanafan in South 
Wales. There is a poetic epitaph on this 
stone, which those may read — who can. 

With the aid of a friend, whose boyhood 
was spent among the beetling cliffs that frown 

" O'er Solvvay's foaming flood," 

we venture to render it thus : 

In quietness and calm content, 

John's pilgrimage on earth was passed; 

And then his gentle spirit went 

To worlds more fair, and joys that last. 

The name of Mary Kutz is seen on a 
column, which stands on the left. To this 
succeeds the marble obelisk of 

MARY ISNARD. 

Again we leave the Tour, turning to the 
right by Oak-leaf Avenue, for the purpose of 
making the circuit of Butternut Hill. This 
knoll is crowned by several noble trees, among 
which may be seen the oak, the maple, the 
chestnut, the birch and the gum-tree. 




PETRIE. 

Pine Avenue — near Oak-leaf Avenue. 






"?-iMi \ 




HARPER. 

Oak-leaf At-'--.-— B- ---rr.nt Hill. 




YOUNG. 

Oak-leaf Avenue — Butternut Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 195 

P- There is a rectangular block in that lot 
upon the right of Oak-leaf Avenue, which bears 
the name of Seymour. As you proceed, keep 
the circle on your left. There are several 
stones on the right hand, on which we read 
the names of Joralemon and Conover. 

The large and imposing structure which oc- 
cupies the centre of this double circle bears 
no name — but upon the four gates of the 
inner enclosure we find those of John, Fletch- 
er, James, and Joseph W. 

HARPER; 

a band of brothers, everywhere known as the 
founders and proprietors of one of the most 
extensive publishing houses in the world. The 
lots into which the exterior zone is divided, 
belong to several families of various name, but 
all connected, we believe, with the Harpers, 
by ties of blood or friendship. Among them, 
we perceive the names of Anderson, Rhodes, 
Smith, and 

YOUNG. 



196 DIRECTORY. 

There are, also, three horizontal tables, on 
short square legs, which we cannot look at 
without distress. 

Retracing our way to the Tour, we proceed 
westwardly. The monument of 

JOHN H. PETRIE 

is passed upon the right, and so is the en- 
trance to Pine Avenue, which immediately 
succeeds. As we advance between Vista and 
Glade Hills, we discover, on the left, two 
stones; the first is inscribed with the name 
of Caroline, the other with that of Julia 
Wallace. This is one of the lamb monu- 
ments. Chestnut Avenue here branches off — 
but we still keep the Tour, which, sweeping 
round, carries us by a large circle with its 
tall, polished obelisk, reared by 

GORDON W. BURNHAM, 

and bearing on its adamantine surfaces the 
record of his bereavements. 




BURNHAM. 

The Tour— Forest Ridge. 




SMITH. 

Near Central Avenue, and Lawn-girt Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 199 

We shall lose nothing if we pause here, a 
moment, for a single glance at the view be- 
fore us — the sloping, open lawn — the shelter- 
ing wall of verdure — and that bright, narrow 
vista, in the north-west. 

The enclosure adjoining Burnham's, contains 
two altar- form monuments, of brown stone. 
The structures are alike, and bear a general 
resemblance to some already described. These 
monuments are neat and handsome, but would 
please us better, if without those imitation 
doors in front. They are on the lots of 
James Phalen and of John Paine. 

Beyond these, we find a triple enclosure — 
the central part being distinguished by a large 
marble monument. Within the open arch 
stands an urn in the drapery of w^oe. Books, 
papers, and implements for writing are scat- 
tered round it. It is the memorial of the 
late John R. Townsend. 

Mr. T. was a member of the New-York 

bar, highly esteemed for learning and probity. 

A few steps farther onward, the Tour bends 
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200 DIRECTORY. 

once more. Stop here a moment. That fair 
eminence before us is Lawn-girt Hill. In an 
opposite direction, Dusky Valley stretches to- 
ward the north-east till it is lost amons: the 
trees. Upon the south, the eye traverses a 
considerable reach of fine, open, but yet un- 
occupied ground. In the west, we see the 
water and the distant hills — but the view is 
not unbroken. From this small, fluted column 
of Catharine A. Maclay, let us next turn up 
Lawn Avenue. 

THOMAS COOPER. 

A brown-stone monument, standing a little 
remotely on the left. It was reared by the 
widow in memory of her husband, a native 
of Bath, England. 

The monuments of 

BUCKMAN AND TRUSSEL 

stand within the same enclosure. Upon the 
sarcophagus which surmounts the latter, there 




COOPER. 

Laurel Path. — near Lawn-girt Hill. 




RICHARDS.— McNULTY. 

Near Lawn-girt Hill. 




STUART. 

LaAvn Avenue — near Chestnut Avenue. 




BUCKNAM. TRUSSELL. 

Lawn Avenue— near Chestnut Avenue 



DIRECTORY. 205 

is a small, sculptured, sitting figure. It should 
be looked at only in front. 

Between two spreading chestnuts on the right, 
stands the monument of 

LUCY H. STUART. 

Anthony Woodward's obelisk, and that of 
John Connor, are situated on the left ; to 
which succeeds the monument of Jane Tilyou, 
with its four dial- faces. The headstone, next, 
is Elizabeth Gardner's. How many thousands, 
as they pass it, will respond to the sentiment 
in its epitaph ! 

" Oh, we may roam the earth ai'omid, 

And other lips may feign to bless ; 
But once, once only, can be found 

A mother's unbought tenderness. 

I. McColgan's white headstone, and J. J. 
Habberton's brown one, occupy the corner on 
our right. That monument, w^ith urn, at some 
distance up the lawn, preserves the name of 
Caroline Augusta Da vies. Not far from this 
stands the small headstone of John H. Casi- 



206 DIRECTORY. 

lear. Imagine, if possible, with what emotions 
we first read his epitaph ! It is as follows : 

"On the threshold of manhood, he made 

but one step unto death, leaving a 

space which no man can fill." 

The small obelisk of George A. Russel 
stands in the same vicinity. It contains a 
little painting, some carving, and a large 
amount of writing. 

That Egyptian structure is the granite tomb 
of Abraham Schermerhorn. 

Just below it, are E. L. Bockhorn's head- 
stone, and John Dary's horizontal tablet. 

While our carriage now bends round to the 
left, and soon rejoins the Tour, we will look 
at this large monument of 

CYRUS P. SMITH. 

Mark, as you approach it, the fine sweep 
and proportions of its outline, as you follow 
it with your eye, from the base to the flame 
of its urn. It beards the hopeful Christian 



DIRECTORY. 207 

motto " Resurgemus."* For so large a mass 
as this structure is, the enclosure seems small. 

In that small lot which adjoins this upon 
the north, may be seen three grassy mounds. 
It is the burial-place of Theodore Eames. 

Step now into Myrtle Path, as it winds 
round the base of Lawn-girt Hill. If 3^ou 
wish to see more of the obelisks of 

RICHARDS AND McNULTY, 

a short walk southward will place you before 
them. 

We will next pass up and b}^ the northern 
end of this symmetric and wood-crowned mount. 
That low, brown monument which w^e see, is 
a tribute to the virtues of William Bell, a 
native of Scotland. There are also in this 
spacious ground, four small graves, not visible 
from this point. A massive sarcophagus will 
soon rise from its summit, with room on its 
numerous escutcheons to receive the name of 

* " We shall rise again." 



208 DIRECTORY. 

many a Pierrepont — the destined tenants of 
the Hill. 

With alluring curves, and charming visions 
of hill and vale — of light and shade — and of 
green, close-shaven sward, the path invites us 
onward. This pleasant little circle, round which 
it sweeps, is the ground of George N. Titus. 
That large circle, high upon the left, is the 
enclosure of Robert Ray, President of the 
Board of Directors for Green-wood Cemetery. 

Adjoining that is another, and similar one, 
which belongs to the Rev. Erskine Mason, and 
others. 

Then we see a newly planted hedge of Ar-' 
bor Vitge, surrounding with its elliptic line, a 
mound of ample dimensions. It is the ground 
of George Griswold and John C. Green. 

A glance at the names on the next enclo- 
sure, apprises us that it belongs to a partner- 
ship of German families. 

Here, also, near the path, is Mott's obelisk, 
on the right ; and upon the left, Leslie's hand- 
some monumental marble. 



DIRECTORY. 209 

Soon after, a turn in the path brings us to 
Valley Avenue. 

Meanwhile, our fellow-travellers, by coach, 
have seen some things which w^e could not see ; 
having passed on the right side of the Tour, 
the headstone of Frances Maria Davenport — 
the flat tablets of the Kimberleys and War- 
rings — the headstone of Cornelia Haughwout, 
and the neat marble of 

JARVIS BRUSH. 

We soon reach the end of Valley Avenue, 
and turn sharply up another, which bears the 
name of Lawn. 

Near the angle, and on this south-eastern ex- 
tremity of Central Ridge, there have been 
quite a number of interments. Here are seen 
on low-laid tablets, the names of Tennis Jo- 
ralemon and wife. Mr. Joralemon is well re- 
membered as an old inhabitant of Brooklyn, 
who saw a city spring up around his once 
humble farm, and who grew rich, not only 
without his own efforts, but, it might almost 



210 DIRECTORY. 

be said, in spite of them. Near by, is the 
monument of Anna B. Faber, and still farther 
up, a small sarcophagus bears this inscription, 
" Our dear little Henry rests here." The lot 
of Messrs. Barnard and Marshall is comfortably 
provided with iron settees. 

Nearly opposite, on the right, Aspen Path 
invites our steps. Let those who ride, ad- 
vance meanwhile to the entrance of Edgewood 
Avenue. 

On the left of Aspen Path, we pass first, 
Henry Stanton's circular lot, with a marble 
monument. Then, on same side, the small 
monument of William Gee. Van Nostrand's 
monument, and John Hague's tablet, are passed 
successively on the right — and immediately 
beyond them, we see the memorials of Fran- 
ces B. Bloom, and of Capt. Edward Ros- 
setter. 

Here the path turns, and we soon find our- 
selves in front of Edge-wood Avenue. This 
tall obelisk of clouded marble commemorates 
two infant children of Robert J. Brown. A 




MAXWELL. 

Eds;e-\\^ood Avenue. 




RYDER. 

Edge-wood Avenue 



DIRECTORY. 213 

little flnther back stands a handsome head- 
stone, with arch and finial, upon which we 
read the name of EHzabeth V. P, Harper. 
Next, in the same line, stands an oblong block, 
inscribed to Margaret Turner. This is on the 
lot of John Turner, well-known to many citizens 
as the co-adjator of John Lang, in the print- 
ing of the New-York Gazette. Amidon and 
Swinborne are passed upon the right, and we 
stand before a brown-stone monument, erected 
to the memor}^ of 

RACHEL MAXWELL. 

J. J. Prendergast's monument is of marble. 
A brown, round-top headstone in the lot ad- 
joining, stands over the remains of Joshua 
Clibborn. 

Nearly opposite to these, upon ground unen- 
closed, lies a horizontal slab — over the grave, 
as it tells us, of the Rev. George W. Miller. 

ALFRED M . RYDER'S 
memorial is a filleted obelisk on the right 
hand, having, in front, a tablet, draped and 
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214 DIRECTORY. 

scrolled. The name of Anna Maria Dickinson 
stands next — - and immediately beyond, that of 

WILLIAM I . F R O M E N T . 

This handsome marble headstone with two 
Gothic panels, stands upon the lot of 

H E N R Y J. H O Y T. 

Upon our left are several small squares. — - 
There rest Alexander Nash, formerly of Lon- 
don. Rachel G. Fleming, Frederick Farrand, 
and Joseph Rhodes — the last named, a native 
of Leeds, in England. 

This obelisk next upon the rigltt, is for 
Sarah de La Torre. A corner of the next 
enclosure contains the little grave of Mary 
Ann Kingsland. Would 3'OU know in what 
sweet strains she used to sing of the bliss, 
which she now enjo3^s, — read them on the 
stone. 

Martha's small, embowered mound, and the 
graves of the two little Lees, are, side by 
side, in the next enclosure. 




FROM E NT. 

Edge--vrood Avenue. 




HOYT. 

Edge-Avocd Avenue. 



DIRECTORY. 216 

THOMPSON. 

*' To Mother and Daughter." Such are the 
words within that sculptured garland. The 
*' mother" was Ann McComb, a native of 
Boston, Mass., and for thirty-seven years of 
her life, a resident in the island of Cuba. — 
Her death took place in Philadelphia. Her 
remains were placed here, at her own request, 
by the side of her daughter, Anita Maria 
Thompson. Mrs. T. was born in Cuba, and 
died at Harper's Ferry, Va., while on her 
wedding toun 

Those stones in the enclosure on our left, 
bear the name of Degraw. 

This slender marble column on our right,, 
was reared by fellow students, and friends in 
New- York, to the memory of their associate, 

J. JAMES LAWRENCE, 

from Toronto, in Canada. Mr. Lawrence be- 
longed to the Medical Class of 1845, in the 

New-York University, 



216 DIRECTORY. 

That large and handsome brown headstone 
opposite, is commemorative of 

MRS. M . A . LEWIS. 

Mark now four httle mounds within the 
ground, and read their explanation upon the 
reverse of the stone. In many a sorrowing 
mother's heart, that tale will touch a tender 
string. 

We have now done with Edge-w^ood Avenue, 
and Crescent Hill. 

The tract, which here opens widely upon 
the north and west, is already so filled with 
tokens of mortality, that did we not miss the 
mossy grave-stone and its dated legend, we 
might readily suppose ourselves in some an- 
cient burving-oTound. 

Conspicuous, in front, as we look towards 
the north, is a large rectangle — divided by 
alleys, fences, and low box hedges, into nu- 
merous smaller plots. Here is a profusion of 
shining, white marble posts, somewhat dazzling 
if not bewildering to the eye. The names of 




LAWRENCE. 

Edge-wood Avenue. 




LEWIS. 

Edge-'vrood Avenue. 



DIRECTORY. 213 

the occupants or owners, Germans all, are re- 
corded on the large gate-posts of the alleys. 

A long rectangular enclosure immediately be- 
yond these grounds, and lying north of Lawn 
Avenue, with two or three smaller ones ad- 
jacent, is occupied, in the same way, by na- 
tives of Germany. From every principality 
and circle, — from every kingdom, petty or 
powerful, of that ancient federation, they came, 
— and found here a home. Though the sub- 
jects, originally, of so many different govern- 
ments, there exists a strong feeling of nationality 
among the emigrant Germans. Community of 
language, of usages, and tastes, draws and 
holds them together. Their worship, their 
amusements, their social gatherings, keep alive 
the remembrance of that old " Faderland " — 
and when all their chatting, singing, smoking 
days are over, the}^ come and lie down to- 
gether in this pleasant spot. Requiescant in 
pace ! 

Numerous epitaphs in German may be seen 
upon the tablets within these grounds. The 



220 DIRECTORY. 

mere English reader will, probably, be satisfied 
with a single specimen. 

Zum anclenken 

der hier I'uhenden theuren 

Hulle von 

Capitain Otto H. Martens. 

Ebenfalls ruhet hier die 

Hulle von 

Otto Heinrich, 

Sohuclien von Capitain Otto H. 

Hat der tod uns gleicli geschieden 
Unsre Freundschaft schied er nicht ; 

Liebet wohl Ihr meine Lieben, 
Unsre Liebe stirbt ya nicht. 

We venture to give it thus, in our verna- 
cular : 

A memento, 

That here rests 

The mortal part of 

Captain Otto H. Martens. 

Here, too, are the remains of 

Otto Henry, 
Infant son of Captain Otto H. 

Though death our lives has parted. 

It breaks not friendship's chain. 
Farew^ell ! the faithful-hearted 

Will live and love again. 



DIRECTORY. 221 

West and south-west from the German 
grounds, lie the Public Lots. Of these, two 
are suiTounded by iron rails, while the rest 
are bordered by live hedges not yet grown* 
One of the Lots is subdivided into plots, each 
of which admits two graves. The others are 
devoted to interments made singW. Nearly 
every foot of this ground, as a glance of the 
eye will sliow, is now appropriated. We are 
free to confess that there is no portion of the 
whole Cemetery which we contemplate with 
livelier interest. No other portion of the 
grounds, we may safely say, has been trod 
so often by the feet of true mourners, or has 
drunk so freely the tears of unaffected grief. 

Walk now, with sympathising bosom, and 
with an eye too kind to be fastidious, through 
this close-planted garden of the dead. 

Public Lot No. 295 fronts upon Lawn Av- 
enue, and adjoins the German enclosure. — 
Amid other memorials, we notice one, reared 
by a friend, to Robert R. Hathaway, for seve- 



222 DIRECTORY. 

fal years the pM'sician of the Sailor's Retreat 
upon Staten Island. 

South of this is Public Lot numbered 1238 
and 1669. It is nearly filled* A small stone 
by the eastern gate, marked by a plaster figure 
near it, has these Italian words -^ " Qui ripo- 
sano in pace, le ceneri di E, L. P. Manna 
^Salita in Cielo il gno 4 Maggio 1848, Mesi 
15 ed un giorno." That seeming coffin bears 
the name of Amelia Colini. It is of red sand- 
stone. A small marble book, lies upon one of 
these little graves— the humble and only mon- 
ument of John K. Bennett. 

In Public Lot 1821, we notice the small 
obelisk of Adolphus Loss, and a larger struc- 
ture of the same kind over the grave of Wm. 
H. Hobbs, who died, as we thus learn, " far 
from the home of his 3^outh," but not un- 
friended. 

Public Lot 1289 lies next upon the west, 
and still farther, in the same direction, is No. 
951. In both of these w^e perceive many 
names of foreign origin, mingled with those of 



DIRECTORY. 223 

our countrymen. Near the centre of Lot 951, 
upon a horizontal slab, may be read the name 
of Piero Maroncelli. See Part II., page 34. 

Not far from the lowly grave of the poor 
Italian exile, we find a flat monument, " Sa- 
cred to the memory of Dinah Depu}', an emi- 
nent saint, who died in New-York, March, 
1846, aged 74 years. Born a slave ; con- 
verted by the grace of God at an early age, 
she continued, during a period of more than 
fifty years, a faithful witness to the power of 
the gospel. Although poor and despised among 
men, hke her divine master, she went about 
doing good, and presented a striking example, 
both in life and death, of the veracity of that 
promise of our Lord — "Them that honor me 
I will honor." 

West of this is Public Lot 871. It will be 
distinguished, at once, by its hedge of Arbor 
Vitae. Upon a horizontal marble in tliis enclo- 
sure, we read that "Captain Frederick Downer 
Hodges, late of the 32nd Regiment of the 
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S24 ' BIRECTORlf. 

British Army, died in New-Yorkj 1845, aged 
39 years." 

Public Lot 2229 is on the north of that 
last named, and then comes 1817. One flat 
stone in this lot records the name of " N. H. 
Bannister, Dramatist and Comedian." The 
following words of a greater "Dramatist" are 
cut upon the stone : 

" There is a special providence in the fall of a sparrow ! 
If it be now, it is not to come. If it be not to come, it will be now ; 
If it be not now, yet it will come- 
The readiness is all." 

In many of these enclosures, and especially 
in this, one cannot fail to notice numerous little 
mementoes of humble affection. Such are — ■ 
the small stone on which some fond parent 
reads "Our little Fred" — or that which re- 
minds an affectionate family of their " dear 
Jane"; — such the perishable plaster-cast — the 
frail tablet of painted wood — the vines, bent 
and twisted over some infant grave — and the 
flowers, which a pious grief has so tenderly 




MOFFAT. 

Lawn Avenue — near G-lade Avenue. 




BROWN. 

Edge-^wood Avenue — near Glade Avenue. 



DIRECTORY. 227 

planted upon many of these mounds. Let not 
Taste be offended at the rudeness of the in- 
scriptions, or at the fragile simplicity which 
reigns among these memorials of the poor. — 
They have " done what they could." 

" Yet even these bones from insult to protect, 

Some frail memorial still erected nigh, 
With uncouth rhymes and shapeless sculpture decked, 

Implores the passing tribute of a sigh." 

At the junction of Lawn Avenue with Glade, 
may be seen a square lot, enclosed, which be- 
longs to the Brooklyn Lodge No. 26, of Odd 
Fellows. 

Nearly opposite to the Odd Fellows' enclo- 
sure, and north of Lawn Avenue, stands the 
brown-stone monument of 

JOHN MOFFAT. 

For carriages, the route will now be south- 
ward by Lawn Avenue, while pedestrians wiU 
take Ridge Path, leading along Central Ridge. 
A slender obelisk of grey granite rises from 
one of the summits of Myrtle Hill, on the 



228 DIRECTORY. 

left of the Avenue. It stands on the beauti- 
ful ground of John W. Livingston. A charm- 
ing landscape lies below and around it. 

When the carriage gains the Tour, it will 
follow it to the south-west, passing around 
Chapel Hill and by Hill-girt Lawn, to the 
brow of Crescent Dell. 

Leaving Livingston's monument, we who are 
on foot will cross Lawn Avenue and enter 
Lupine Path. This, connecting with Altliea 
Path, leads to Lilac Path, terminating at the 
Tour. Crossing the Tour, we take, on our 
right, White-oak Path, which, still keeping on 
the right, conducts us to Hillock Avenue. — 
This, as we take its southern course, passes 
by the monument of William WoodhuU, and 
leads to Hill-girt Lawn. Taking the Path, which 
continues southerly, we reach the junction of 
Tulip Avenue and the Tour, and then gain the 
Firemen's monument. 

Standing on this spot, with the deep, and 
spacious, and shady amphitheatre of Crescent 
Pell behind and below us, and with that 




THE FIREMEN'S MONUMENT. 

Summit Avenue, near Tulip Hill. 



DIRECTORY. - 231 

broad vista of beauty and splendor stretching 
away toward the north and west, let us con- 
template, for a moment, these monuments of 
the *' Firemen." 

The large central enclosure belongs to the 
**Fire Department of the City of New-York." 
The monument which they have erected within 
it, is to be commemorative of those members, 
who have lost, or who may lose their lives 
in the discharge of their dangerous vocation. 

THE FIREMEN'S MONUMENT. 

ingenti mole sepulchrum 
Imponit, suaque arma vii'O, remumque tubamque, 
Monte sub aerio. 

Aen. l. VI., V. 2.32. 

The structure is a pyramidal, marble co- 
lumn, standing upon a massive pedestal of the 
same material, which last rests upon a granite 
base. The pillar is surmounted by the well- 
executed figure of a fireman. One arm sur- 
rounds and supports a child just rescued from 
the flame, which still pursues it. His right 



232 DIRECTORY. 

hand holds a trumpet. The attitude is spirited, 
and the general effect is very good. The co- 
lumn is ornamented with three decorated fillets. 
Upon four of the pilasters of the pedestal, 
and upon its upper surface, appear various 
representations, in relief, or in full, of imple- 
ments and articles appertaining to the fire- 
man's calling. His swinging engine-lantern, 
his trumpet and wreath-crowned cap, the hose 
and hydrant, the hook and the ladder, may all 
be seen. 

The monument of 

HENRY FARGIS 

occupies a smaller enclosure on the south. — 
He was Assistant Foreman of the Southwark 
Engine Company, and lost his life at the fire 
in Duane-street, April 2d, 1848. His company 
erected the monument. 

GEORGE KERR 

was an Engineer of the New-York Fire De- 
partment, and perished in the same x Duane» 



.^^^^ 




F AUG IS. 

Summit A. venue, near Tulip Hill. 




KERR. 

Summit Avenue, near Tulip Hill. 



DIRECTORY. 235 

Street fire. His monument is north of the 
central structure. The emblems of his calling 
are seen in relievo upon the sides — and upon 
the top, are his coat and cap of duty — his 
lantern and trumpet — now forever laid aside. 

The Engineers of the Department erected 
the monument. 

We have now completed our examination of 
the ground, so far as its monuments are con- 
cerned. By means of the Tour, the way 
from this point to the principal entrance is 
short and direct. But if leisure permit, the 
ride or walk may be agreeably extended by 
taking Summit Avenue, past Thicket Pond, to 
the southern entrance. A beautiful cottage res- 
idence for the Keeper, from designs by Up- 
john, crowns the knoll near this entrance. 

If you please, you can here leave the Cem- 
etery. This gate opens into Martense's Lane, 
which, accordingly as you turn your face, east 
or west, will take you to Flatbush or to Go- 
wanus. The way back to the city b}^ Flat- 



236 DIRECTORY. 

bush is a mile or two longer, but will be 
found a ver}^ delightful drive. 

If, how^ever, you prefer to return through 
the Gate which admitted you, take a diffe- 
rent route back. Turn first into Vernal Avenue, 
passing on the right of Crescent Water, into 
Dale and Glen Avenues, then following the 
Tour as it sweeps to the right, leave Hill- 
girt Law^n upon the left, and take Hillock 
Avenue, passing by the beautiful grounds of 
Orchard Hill and Hilly Ridge ; soon after 
which, you will find yourself in the Tour, 
bound directlv for the entrance. 



EPITOME 

OF THE PRECEDING ROUTE 



Pass by Tour to Sylvan Water — thence by 
same to Sylvan ClifF — thence northerly, by 
Sylvan Bluff, and around Evening Dell to 
Valley Water, which we leave on the left, 
and then to Arbor Water, which is on the 
right. Then bend round into Willow Avenue 
— then up Central Avenue to Tour. Turn to 
the left, and enter soon Bay-side Avenue — 
which, follow round Bay-Grove Hill and Hill- 
side Dell. Now return to entrance of Syca- 
more Avenue, follow it to the Tour, leaving 
Cornus on the left. Keep in the Tour, as it 
winds first around the base and then round 
the top of Chestnut Hill, and leads afterwards 

to Battle Hill. Turn to the left into Highland 
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238 DIRECTORY. 

Avenue, near Cowdrey's monument, and pass- 
ing Cottage and Pilot's monument return to the 
Tour. Then easterly by Tour to Meadow 
Avenue. Turn now to the right, and keep 
on to Pine, then to the left by Pine into Cen- 
tral. Follow Central, leaving Oak-leaf, Oak- 
wood, and Birch, all upon the right, until you 
strike the Tour. Then by that, round Syca- 
more Grove and round Ocean Hill. Go back 
now to Birch Avenue and follow it to Oak- 
wood — then proceed southerly and easterly 
by South- wood Avenue to the Tour again. 
Turn to the right, passing Grape Avenue, and 
after crossing South-wood Avenue, leave Forest 
Avenue on the left. Ride round Vista Hill, 
and then by the Tour to entrance of Oak-leaf 
— make the circuit of Butternut Hill, and go 
back to the Tour. Pass by Pine and Chest- 
nut Avenues, and Forest Ridge, and turn to 
the right, up Lawn Avenue. Take first left- 
hand turn, and you will be in Central Avenue, 
which soon joins the Tour. This you follow 
to Valley Avenue, from the end of which vou 



DIRECTORY. 239 

turn short into Lawn. Turn not to the left 
with Lawn, bnt keep on through Glade to 
Edge-wood. The last named Avenue conducts 
you to Lawn, when you take the right, and 
soon strike the Tour. Turning again to the 
right, follow it in its southern course by Hill- 
girt Lawn, which will soon bring ^-ou to the 
Firemen's monument ; thence, by the Tour, to 
the entrance. 



For the sake of making a continuous Tour 
and narrative, within the practicable limits of 
a single visit, we have necessarily omitted por- 
tions of the travelled roads. Those portions 
have been omitted which contained few or no 
occupants. Some of these, however, are among 
the pleasantest drives in the ground, and all 
deserve some notice. We therefore give them 
separately. To those who are famihar with 
the more frequented routes, they will occa- 
sionallv offer an a2:reeable variety. 



240 DIRECTORY. 

1. The continuation of Lake Avenue from 
Indian Mound by Sylvan Water, to the north- 
ern end of Valley Water. Then take Mag- 
nolia Avenue and come round into the Tour. 
S3dvan Avenue, from Poet's Mound to Oaken 
Bluff, 

2. Leaidscape Avenue, and part of Bay-side. 

3. That portion of the Tour which extends 
from the crossing of Meadow Avenue to Syc- 
amore Grove. Also, Oak-leaf Avenue from 
Central Avenue to Butternut Hill, and Oak- 
wood Avenue from Central to Birch. 

4. Ocean Avenue, running along the south-- 
east side of Ocean Hill. 

5. A portion of the Tour, extending from 
Vine Hill to the end of Ever-green Ridge. 

6. Dell Avenue, running from South-w^ood 
to Oak-leaf. 

7. Locust Avenue, through its whole lengthy 
from its beginning by Vine Dell, to its union 
with Forest Avenue, including, in its course, 
the pleasant round of Cedar Dell. Also, Grape 
Avenue and South-wood, from Locust to Locust. 



DIRECTORY. 241 

8. The eastern half of Vernal, and the 
whole of Union Avenue. That part of Sum- 
mit Avenue which lies east of Summit Ridge. 
Dale and Crescent Avenues. Tulip Avenue. 
Spruce Avenue, south of Spruce Hill, and 
Maple Avenue, running from Spruce Avenue 
to the entrance. 



PROMINENT OBJECTS. 

For the benefit of visitors, limited in time, 
and desirous of seeing the more important ob- 
jects, with the least amount of travel, we give 
the following list of such points. The location 
of each is shown by reference to the map, 

1. Sylvan Water and its monuments. 

2. Oaken BlufF and Sylvan CHff-— their 
tombs and monuments. 

3. Sylvan BlufF — Catlin's monument. The 
Public Lots. Germans. Odd Fellows. 

4. Arbor Water. Receiving Tombs. Keep- 
er's Lodge. Gate of Funerals, Scc^ 



242 DIRECTORY. 

5. Livingston. Bowne. View from Bay- 
side Avenue. Bay-side Dell. 

6. Battle Hill. Volunteer Officers. Pilot's 
monument. Swan, &c. 

7. Cauda monument. 

8. Cozzens monument. 

9. Ocean Hill. Cornell — Atwater — Cleave- 
land — Abeel — Kingsland — Kyle — Prime — - 
Aymar, &c. 

10. Forest Dell. Lawrence — Mitchell, &c. 

11. Vista Hill. Butternut Hill. 

12. Burnham — Phalen — Townsend. 

13. C. P. Smith. Lawn-girt HilL Cypress 
Hill, &c. 

14. Firemen's monument. 

15. South-entrance Cottage. 



HISTORY OF GREEN-WOOD 



The history of institutions, like that of in- 
dividuals, is, not unfrequently, a narrative of 
difficulties surmounted, and of success achieved 
at last by faith and perseverance. Such, at 
least, is that of Green-Wood. As a matter 
of interesting and valuable record, we write a 
brief sketch of its rise and progress. 

It would be gratifying could we name the 
individual who first suggested the project of a 
rural burying-ground in Brooklyn. The suc- 
cessful establishment of Mount Auburn Ce- 
metery, in the vicinity of Boston, turned 
pubhc attention to the subject, and, doubtless, 
led many to consider the desirableness and 



244 HISTORY OF GREEN-WOOD. 

the practicability of a similar enterprize for 
New- York. For some years before any public 
movement was made, it had been a subject 
of conversation and desire. The late excellent 
Jonathan Goodhue, in his frequent rides over 
what is now called Green-Wood, often con- 
versed with his friend Stephen Whitney, on 
the remarkable fitness of the grounds for the 
purposes of interment. 

In a public lecture, delivered in Brooklyn, 
in or about the year 1835, Major T>. B. 
Douglass introduced the subject of a Cemetery, 
and expressed the opinion that whenever such 
an enterprise should be entered upon, "with 
a proper estimate of its magnitude and im- 
portance, the hills back of Brooklyn would 
furnish, not only the best locality in this 
vicinity, but, probably, one of the finest in 
the world." On this point, no more competent 
judge could have been found; — since, in the 
capacity of Civil Engineer, he had minutely 
surveyed the whole vicinity of New-York. 

]t was not, however, till 1837, that any 



HISTORY OF GREEN- WOOD. 245 

actual steps were taken. The gentlemen, 
through whose united agency, the first act of 
incorporation was applied for and obtained, 
must not be forgotten. They were David B. 
Douglass, A. G. Hammond, G. G. Van Wage- 
nen, Frederic Marquand, Henry E. Pierrepont, 
Pliny Freeman, and Joseph A. Perry. 

The next measure of importance was that 
of selecting the ground. In what way this 
was done, Maj. Douglass thus informs us, in 
the first published statement made by the 
Institution : — 

" The particular location of the Cemetery 
precinct was the result of a minute professional 
reconnaissance instituted soon after the passage 
of the first law. It embraced the entire range 
of hills, from near Bedford to near Yellow 
Hook — a distance of about four miles — was 
conducted with great quietness, without refer- 
ence to any local or ex-parte interests, and 
had no object, (the writer may affirm with 
confidence,) but to ascertain the best possible 

location for the purpose, within these limits. 

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246 HISTORY OF GREEN-WOOD. 

The site of the Cemetery, as now located, 
was the first chosen, in conformity with this 
principle. Judge Hammond, one of the com- 
missioners for laying out the city, and Mr. 
Henry E. Pierrepont, of Brooklyn, were the 
only persons associated with, or consulted by 
the writer, while prosecuting these inquiries. 
These gentlemen were commissioners under 
the law, and among the most active and dis- 
interested, in promoting its object ; and to the 
latter particularly, the writer and the public 
are much indebted for his zealous and effective 
co-operation in the subsequent negotiations with 
the land proprietors." 

Then came the business of buying the 
land. Most of the owners were found willing 
to enter into some reasonable arrangement. 
Yet there was much of tedious delay, and 
protracted negotiation, before the details were 
all completed. It was during this stage of 
the proceeding that an amendment of the 
charter was obtained. Under the first act, 
" the association took the form and character 



HISTORY OF GREEN- WOOD. 247 

of a joint-stock company." In no other way, 
it was then supposed, could the requisite funds 
be raised. It was now ascertained that the 
immediate demand for cash capital could be 
greatly reduced — by giving, in payment for 
the land, bonds, pledging the proceeds of the 
undertaking, to a certain amount. The result 
was another application to the Legislature, and 
a consequent enactment, placing " the Institu- 
tion on the footing of an incorporated Public 
Trust." *' Green- Wood Cemetery, therefore, as 
it now exists, is, in the fullest sense, a Public 
Institution, unconnected with an}^ purposes of 
profit or gain to any individual whatever." 

The professional work of surveying and 
laying out the ground was begun in the win- 
ter of 1838; — that of construction dates from 
May, 1839. In October of this year, lots 
were first advertised for sale. 

Early in 1841, Major Douglass, whose ener- 
gies, and taste, and scientific skill had, from 
the first, been devoted to the interests of the 
Cemetery, accepted a call to a distant State, 



248 HISTORY OF GREEN- WOOD. 

and resigned his place as President of the 
Institution. That year proved to be one of 
great embarrassment in the affairs of the 
Cemetery. From the commencement of its 
chartered existence, it had experienced those 
hindrances and difficulties, which are so com- 
mon to public enterprises, involving heavy ex- 
penditures — especially, when they are under- 
taken, as was the case with Green-Wood, at 
a time of commercial depression, and without 
the stimulating motive of private emolument. 
At the time referred to, these difficulties had 
become so great as to threaten the extinction 
of the Institution. But in 1842, by a vigorous 
efibrt, all these impediments were surmounted, 
and the grounds were actually opened for in- 
terments. 

Leaving out a portion of the original selec- 
tion, which could only be retained at unrea- 
sonable rates, one hundred and seventy-five 
acres were soon after enclosed. In the autumn 
of 1844, nine acres were added upon the Bay- 
side boundary. In 1847, the Cemetery was 



HISTORY OF GREEN- WOOD. 249 

extended on the south, by an addition of sixty- 
seven acres. This tract, not inferior in beauty 
and value to any part of the original ground, 
was purchased of John and Garret G. Bergen. 
Within the year 1849, about three acres have 
been added to the Cemetery on its south- 
western corner, thus making an aggregate of 
more than two hundred and fifty acres. 

The present condition and prospects of the 
Institution are highly encouraging. The pur- 
chase of lots has increased steadily since the 
day on which the Cemetery actually went into 
operation. The improvement of the grounds 
has been carried on with a degree of judgment, 
of energy, and of industry, which those only 
can appreciate who have marked the daily 
operations, and their extraordinary results. 
Favored, as are these grounds, by nature — 
favored indeed — and created, seemingly, for 
their present destination; — they yet owe much 
to the eye and hand of man. One may often 
be reminded here of the language in which 
Charles Yorke alluded to the scenery of Prior 



250 HISTORY OF GREEN-WOOD. 

Park. " The natural beauties of wood, water, 
prospect, hill and vale, wildness and cultivation, 
make it one of the most delightful spots I ever 
sa.w, without adding anything from art. The 
elegance and judgment with which art has been 
employed, make one wonder how it could be 
so busy there, without spoiling anything re- 
ceived from nature." 

In one or two respects, the improvements 
and arrangements of Green- Wood differ, it is 
believed, from those of most Cemeteries which 
preceded it in existence. One of these is, that 
the grading and final shaping of the ground 
precedes the disposition of the lots, and is, m 
no case, to be altered by the lot owners. The 
deforming effect of those little terraces and 
angular disturbances of the surface, which result 
from leaving this work to the taste and caprice 
of individuals, may be seen in any Cemetery 
which has disregarded this important, first prin- 
ciple. Throughout the whole of Green- Wood 
it will be found that Nature's own easy and 
graceful outline has been retained or restored. 



HISTORY OF GREEN- WOOD. 251 

Another distinguishing feature may be seen 
in the size and shape of the enclosures. A 
lot, indeed, here, as elsewhere, means a rec- 
tangular figure, containing a certain number of 
square feet. But the enclosures actually pre- 
sent almost every variety in size and in form. 
Numerous circular and elliptical plots give 
grace and diversity to the scene, and effectual^ 
exclude the mathematical stiffness and tiresome 
uniformity, which are inseparable from grounds 
arranged upon the plan of a chequer-board. 
It is not denied that by the method adopted, 
a little space is sacrificed. Some close cal- 
culators could tell us exactly how much, and 
might compute its value to a mill. Let it go. 
We repudiate those notions of utility, which 
have no standard of appreciation but dollars 
and cents. It is enough for us, that what is 
lost for one purpose, is gained for another and 
a higher object. 

We have referred to the size, as well as 
to the shape of the enclosed spaces. From 
the narrow limits of a single grave, to the 



252 HISTORY OF GREEN-WOOD. 

plot that may contain a whole congregation 
of the dead, Green- Wood offers every variety 
and extent of accommodation. Is room re- 
quired for a siiigle interment ? It is furnished 
in a neat and well-kept enclosure ;— the name 
and the place being recorded, and so exactly 
defined, that they may be identified, instantly, 
at any future day, however distant. In other 
enclosures, spaces for two may be secured 
Sometimes the regular lot of 300 feet is taken 
by two or by four individuals, who divide 
the ground among themselves, and thus reduce 
the expense. Here, too, large households, 
kindred or allied — families — national, benevo- 
lent and religious associations, have found, or 
may still find, the most ample accommoda- 
tions. 

This Cemetery owes no small portion of 
its unexampled growth and success, to its 
having enjoyed, from the first, the supervision 
of wise, able, and liberal-minded Trustees. 
With the manner in which its daily manage- 
ment and care have been conducted, the public 



HISTORY OF GREEN-WOOD. 253 

aie well acquainted. With what diligence and 
devotion — what skill and efficiency — these du- 
ties have been discharged, let those say, who 
have watched the entire progress of the Insti- 
tution, and who, in the space of seven short 
years, have seen it expand into the most 
extensive and the most beautiful of all Rural 
Cemeteries. 



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dDfflms nf tljB (BnrpnrEtinu. 



ROBERT KAY, President. 

HCNRY E. PIERREPONT, Vice-President. 

J. A. PERRY, Comptroller and Secretary. 



ROBERT RAY, 
WILLIAM H. ASPINWALL 
JACOB R. LE ROY, 
STEPHEN WHITNEY, 

RussEL st^:bbins, 

G. G. VAN WAGENEN, 
WM. AUGUSTUS WHITE, 
J. A 



GEORGE GRISVYOLD, 
WILLIAM S. WETMORE, 
CYRUS P. SMITH, 
A. G. HAMMOND, 
JOHN H. PRENTICE, 
PLINY FREEMAN, 
HENRY E. PIERREPONT, 
PERRY. 



LINDSAY J. WELLS. 

deeper of t'pe ©JrounUs, 
WILLI AxM SCRIMGEOUR. 

Supcriiitentimt of t!je g^orfemcn, 
GEORGE BIRRELL. 



PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER. 



The Act of Incorporation embraces every 
desirable provision for the protection, perma- 
nence and proper government of the Instita 
tion. 

It directs that the affairs of the Corporation 
shall be managed by a Board of fifteen 
Trustees, to be chosen by the lot owners from 
among their own number ; each owner of a 
plot of land, not less than 300 superficial 
feet, to be entitled to a vote. It directs the 
Trustees so chosen to be divided into three 
equal classes, one class in rotation, to be 
elected every two years, for the term of six 
years, with the privilege of re-election indefi- 
nitely. 



256 PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER. 

It authorizes and directs the land acquired 
by the Corporation to be disposed of and used 
exclusively for the burial of the dead. 

It exempts such lands forever from assess- 
ments and public taxes, and also from liability 
to be sold on execution, or for the payment 
of debts by assignment under any insolvent 
law, and provides for the termination of all 
avenues and streets at the boundaries of the 
Cemetery. 

It requires that the proceeds of all sales 
of lots shall be applied to the purchase, pre- 
servation, improvement, and embellishment of 
the Cemetery, and to the incidental expenses 
thereof, and to no other purpose whatever. 

[Under this provision, a Fund will be 
formed, the interest of which will be adequate, 
after all the lots shall have been disposed of, to 
insure the perpetual care of the grounds and 
improvements, whether belonging to lot owners 
or to the Institution.] 

It authorizes the Corporation to receive 
upon trust, any donation or bequest for the 



PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER. 257 

purpose of improving or embellishing the 
Cemetery generally, or any cemetery lot, and 
for the erection, preservation, and renewal of 
any monumental structure and inclosure. 

It provides for the punishment of any person 
who shall deface, mutilate, or otherwise injure, 
any monument, inclosure, or shrubbery in the 
grounds, and also for the payment of any 
damages which may, in consequence, be sus- 
tained. 



SALES OF LOTS 



It will be perceived, from the foregoing 
provisions of the charter, 

That purchasers of lots acquire not merely 
the privilege of burial, but also the fee simple 
of the ground which they purchase ; 

That they are the sole proprietors of the 
Cemetery ; 

That by their vote in the election of 
Trustees they control the government of the 
Institution ; 

That, as all the receipts of the Institution 
must be expended in the purchase, improve- 
ment, and preservation of the grounds, no 
speculative interest can conflict w^ith the wishes 
of lot owners respecting its management ; 

That, as all the resources will be thus 
appropriated, either immediately, or in the 



SALES OF LOTS. 259 

ultimate formation of a fund, the interest of 
which shall be annually appropriated as re- 
quired, ample provision is made for the per- 
petual embellishment and preservation of the 
grounds ; 

That, as the ground is exempt from public 
taxes, and from hability for debt, and is sold 
in lots which are not subject to assessment, 
or annual charge, the proprietors can never be 
forcibly deprived of their ground. 

Purchasers may choose from all un selected 
ground, not reserved for public monuments or 
other special uses. Mounds and hills, and 
places requiring peculiar improvements, will be 
sold, however, only in the forms and dimen- 
sions suggested by the agents of the Institu- 
tion. 

The Surveyor or Keeper will always be at 
the grounds to aid those wishing to purchase. 

The price of an ordinary Burial Lot is 
$110, and in proportion for any additional 
fractional dimensions. When, however, four or 
more lots are taken at one time, by one or 



260 SALES OF LOTS. 

more persons, in a group, they are sold at 
$90 each. Smaller plots, but not less than a 
half lot will be sold, at proportionate rates. 
These prices include all charges for grading 
and keeping in order. No charge will be 
made for any work unless especially ordered 
by lot owners. 

The enlargement of families, and the desire 
which is naturally felt to be laid w^ith one's 
kindred at death, often render it desirable to 
secure more than an ordinary lot. To facili- 
tate this object a lower price is fixed where 
four or more lots are taken in one place. 

Large plots also admit of superior improve- 
ments, while the expense of inclosure is pro- 
portionably reduced, as the plot is enlarged.* 

• The railing required for 1 lot is about 80 feet. 



2 lots 


108 


4 lots in a circle, 


136 


6 


167 


8 » 


193 


10 " 


216 


20 «» 


306 



SALES OF LOTS. 261 

The cost of a vault under ground, together 
with the price of a lot, will about suffice to 
purchase four lots, to inclose which requires 
but fifty-six feet more of railing than is needed 
for a single lot. Where four lots are inclosed 
together in a squai'e or oblong form, the ex- 
pense for each lot is one half less than if 
separately inclosed. If in a circle the difFe 
rence is still greater. 

The advantages of large plots compared 
with vaults on single lots, are now generally 
appreciated. Many of the beautiful hills and 
knolls, wliich are found in the Cemetery, may 
be separately inclosed, without incurring much 
more expense than will be necessary to inclose 
a single lot. More space is thus obtained for 
interments, as well as for the adornment of the 
grounds with shrubbery and flowers. It pre- 
vents also that excessive and unsightly crowd- 
ing together of monuments which prevails where 
single lots only are laid out, and greatly 
aids in preserving the rural character of the 

Cemetery. 

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262 SALES OF LOTS. 

The size of ea,ch lot is 12 by 25 feet, 
containing 300 superficial feet, in addition to 
which a foot is allowed on the margin all 
around, for purposes of inclosure, making the 
plot, in effect, 14 by 27 feet, and containing 
378 superficial feet. Around each lot, when 
sold separately, and around each group of lots 
when sold as above, a space of three or four 
feet is always allowed. 

The form of the lot varies according to 
circumstances, depending upon the peculiar 
surface of the ground, and the character of 
the improvements contemplated. Thus, lots 
are given in circular, square, oblong, octagonal, 
or oval form, as the circumstances of each 
case render desirable. - 

Proprietors may dispose of their lots, and 
have the transfer recorded on the books of the 
Company, by the payment of one dollar for 
each transfer. 



INTERMENTS 



A Receiving Tomb is provided at the 
Cemetery, for the accommodation of those who 
intend to purchase lots. Twenty days from 
the time of interment are allowed for makins: 
the selection and removing the remains. When 
the improvement of a lot, or other circum- 
stances, may make it necessary, a reasonable 
extension of the time will be granted. In- 
terments made in the winter season may re- 
main until the weather in the spring will 
admit of selections being made. The remains 
of persons who have died in consequence of 
contagious diseases, cannot be admitted into the 
Tomb. Such may be placed in the lot appro- 
priated for single interments, until the selec- 
tion of a family plot can be made. 

This Tomb is situated on Willow Avenue, 
near the entrance to the Cemetery, and is 



264 INTERMENTS. 

well adapted to the purpose for which it is 
built. The floor is level with the Avenue, 
(the front being entirely above ground,) affording 
convenient access at all times. The interior is 
plastered with cement, and comprises eight 
apartments, each with doors, which are entered 
from a light and well-ventilated passage-way. 
All of the apartments are fitted up with 
shelves, so as to render unnecessary the usual 
practice of heaping the coffins upon each 
other. 

At the time of deposit the coffins are all 
numbered, and a registry made of them, with 
the view to distinguish them readily when 
finally removed, and thus prevent their being 
previously disturbed. In this, as in all arrange- 
ments pertaining to interments, care is taken 
to avoid everything that might be unpleasant 
to the feehngs of relatives and friends, and 
to consult, as far as practicable, their peculiar 
wishes and views. No charge is made for 
the use of the tomb, except one dollar each 
time it is opened. In cases of removal from 



INTERMENTS. 265 

the Cemetery, however, a charge will be made 
of ten dollars each for adults, and five dollars 
for children. 

Receiving Tombs are also provided as 
follows : 

One at the Carmine-street Cemeter}^, near 
Varick-street. 

One in the Baptist Church in Sixteenth- 
street, near Eighth Avenue. 

One in the grounds of St. Mark's Church, 
Stuyvesant-street, near Second Avenue. 

A charge of five dollars is made for each 
interment in these tombs, to be paid at the 
time of interment ; when removed, however, 
to the Cemetery, three dollars will be repaid 
by the Cemetery Institution. 

PUBLIC LOTS. 

Single graves may be procured in Lots of 
three kinds. 

First. In Lots inclosed by a hedge, at ten 
dollars each, for adults ; and five dollars each, 
for children under ten years of age. 



266 INTERMENTS. 

Second. In Lots inclosed by an iron railing, 
at fifteen dollars each, for adults, and seven 
dollars and fifty cents for children under ten 
years of age. 

Third. In Lots inclosed by a hedge, where 
any number of contiguous graves, 7iot less than 
twoj may be had at twelve dollars and fifty 
cents each for adults, and one half that sum 
for children under ten years of age. 

In all these cases the usual charge for 
opening the grave is included in the prices 
named. 

In Lots of the first and secotid classes no 
monuments can be allowed excepting slabs 
laid upon the graves, or thick head-stones, not 
exceeding nine inches in height above tl^e 
graves. Neither slabs nor head-stones may 
be more than two feet wide for adults, and 
eiofhteen inches for children. In Lots of the 
third clasii-, small monuments may be erected, 
sufficient space being provided for one monu- 
ment to each plot of two graves. In all cases 



INTERMENTS. 267 

they must rest upon a stone foundation at least 
six feet deep. 

Graves purchased in any of the pubhc lots, 
may be used for other interments, (provided 
that no coffin be less than four feet under 
the surface,) by paying the usual cost of open- 
ing graves, as hereafter mentioned. If Lots 
should afterwards be purchased, the full cost 
of the grave vacated will be allowed, after 
deducting the expenses for originally opening 
the ground, and for the disinterment of the 
remains. Tickets, admitting a family, on foot, 
at all proper times, are given to all who 
pui chase graves. 

TOMBS. 

Permanent interments may be procured in 
Tombs erected for the purpose, at fifteen 
dollars each. For children under twelve years 
of age, seven dollars and fifty cents'; under 
two years, five dollars. 



RULES CONCERNING VISITORS 



Each proprietor of a lot is entitled to a 
ticket of admission into the Cemetery with a 
vehicle, under the following regulations, the 
violation of which, or a loan of the ticket, 
involves a forfeiture of the privilege : 

1. No vehicle, or person on foot, will be 
admitted unless accompanied by a proprietor, 
or a member of his household, without a 
special ticket of admission, obtained at the 
office of the Cemetery. 

2. Children will not be admitted unless 
with their parents, or with persons having 
them specially in charge, nor will schools, and 
other large assemblages of persons be ad- 
mitted. 

3. On Sundays and holidays the gates will 
be closed. Proprietors of lots, however, and 



RULES CONCERNING VISITORS. 269 

persons accompanying them, will be admitted 
on foot by applying to the Keeper at the 
Lodge. 

4. None but lot owners and their house- 
liolds will be admitted on horseback, and they 
only by obtaining a special ticket of admission 
at the office of the Cemetery. 

5. No vehicle will be allowed to pass 
through the grounds at a rate exceeding four 
miles the hour. 

6. No persons having refreshments of any 
kind will be permitted to come within the 
grounds, nor will any smoking be allowed. 

7. Persons having baskets or any like 
articles, and those having dogs, must leave 
them in charge of the Porter. 

8. No horse may be left by the driver in 
the grounds unfastened. 

9. All persons are prohibited from picking 
any flowers, either wild or cultivated, or 
breaking any tree, shrub or plant. 

10. All persons are prohibited from writing 

upon, defacing or injuring any monument, fence 

21 



270 RULES CONCERNING VISITORS. 

or other structure, in or belonging to the 
Cemetery. 

11. Any person disturbing the quiet and 
good order of the place by noise, or other 
improper conduct, or who shall violate any of 
the foregoing rules, will be compelled instantly 
to leave the grounds. 

12. The Porter is charged to prohibit the 
entrance of all improper persons ; and also 
those who at any time shall have wilfully 
transgressed the regulations of the Cemetery, 
although presenting tickets. 

13. The gates will be opened at sunrise, 
and closed (for entrance) at sunset. 

14. No money may be paid to the Porter, 
or any other person in the employ of the 
Institution, in reward for any personal service 
or attentions. 

Visitors are reminded that these grounds 
are sacredly devoted to the interment of the 
Dead, and that a strict observance of all that 



RULES CONCERNING VISITORS. 271 

is proper in a place devoted to such an 
object, will be required of all who visit it. 

The Keeper of the Grounds having been 
appointed by His Honor the Mayor of Brooklyn 
a special Marshal, he is authorized and directed 
to remove all who violate these ordinances, 
or commit trespasses. Trespassers are also 
liable to criminal prosecution, and to a fine 
of fifty dollars, and will also be subjected to 
pay such damages, and to repair such injuries 
as they may have occasioned. 



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LOTS SOLD. 

Prior to December 1st, 1843 528 

In 1844 3-29 

In 1845 338 

In 1846 402 

In 1847 633 

In 1848 670 

In 1849 736 

To April 1, 1850 - 144 

Total 3,780 

LOTS IMPROVED. 

Inclosed by iron railings 1,352 

" posts and chain 120 

" posts and bars 466 

Total 1,938 

Monuments erected 383 

Vaults built under ground Ill 

Tombs in side-hills, and above ground 68 

INTERMENTS MADE. 

Prior to December 1st, 1842 162 

In 1843 199 

In 1844 354 

In 1 845 607 

In 1846 812 

In 1847..... ....1,297 

In 1848 2,025 

In 1 849 3,292 

To April 1, 1850 ....; 955 

Total \ 9,703 




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